Potential "Zamalek vs Zamala" Clash in CAF Confederation Cup Draw | OneFootball

Sudan’s Al Zamala could face Egypt’s Zamalek in a rare name and colour showdown

Potential "Zamalek vs Zamala" Clash in CAF Confederation Cup Draw

The preliminary draw for the 2025 /26 CAF Confederation cup's set up the possibility of unique African football spectacle: Zamalek Egypt vs Al Zamala Sudan.

How It Could Happen

Al Zamala will first face Dekadaha SC of Somalia in the 1st preliminary round. The winner will advance to meet Zamalek SC in the 2nd preliminary round. If the Sudanese side progresses, it would set up remarkable "Zamalek vs Zamala" encounter.

Same Name , Same Colours

Founded in 1967 by fans of the Egyptian giants, Al Zamala wear all white kit with double red hoops matching Zamalek’s iconic strip. The similarity even extends to socks & shorts.

Club president Abdelrahman Htila explained the name:

Al Zamala’s journey has been meteoric earning promotion to the Sudanese Premier League for the first time in 2024 before sealing spot in the Confederation cup.

Dream Signing

Htila also revealed his dream transfer target: Mahmoud Shikabala the Zamalek legend who retired this summer.

If fate aligns .. African football fans could witness derby of names, colours and history but with 2 different countries behind them.