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Four Egyptian clubs to play in African cup round of 32

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Zamalek, Pyramids, Al Ahly and Zed are due to play in the round of 32 of the two main African club cups. The first legs are scheduled for 16 and 17 October, with matches in the African Champions League and Confederation Cup, according to Al-Youm Al-Sabea.

The four Egyptian clubs competing in African football competitions, Zamalek, Pyramids, Al Ahly and ZED, will play the first legs of the preliminary round corresponding to the round of 32 on 16 October 2026. Zamalek will notably face the Rwandan National Army at 5pm in Rwanda in the 2026-2027 African Champions League.

Pyramids will travel on the same day to Juba International Stadium to face Mamelodi Sundowns of Juba, champions of South Sudan, at 3.30pm, as part of the same round of the competition. The four Egyptian clubs are seeking qualification for the next round of the African Champions League and the Confederation Cup.

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