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Egyptian league: Zamalek and Al Ahly vie for second place on 13 points

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Zamalek and Al Ahly each have 13 points after five rounds of the Egyptian league, behind Pyramids, who have 15. The two unbeaten teams play their 133rd league derby on Sunday 11 October at Cairo International Stadium, according to statistics presented by the Confederation of African Football.

Zamalek and Al Ahly each have 13 points ahead of their derby in the sixth round of the Egyptian league, on Sunday 11 October at Cairo International Stadium, Beninwebtv reports. The two clubs are behind leaders Pyramids, who have 15 points after five rounds.

Zamalek are second thanks to a better goal difference. The two rivals remain unbeaten, with four wins and one draw each, according to Beninwebtv. This 133rd league derby could change the top of the table.

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