This Sunday, the competitions of the sixth round in the group stage (2025/2026 season) will continue with three matches: Petrojet vs. Modern Sport, Zamalek vs. ZFC, and finally Smouha vs. Haras El-Hodoud.
Champions of the Egypt Capital Cup
The previous four editions saw Modern Sport crowned with the first “Clubs League Cup” title, while Ceramica Cleopatra succeeded in winning the last three editions of this tournament, before the duo bid farewell to this edition, announcing a new champion.
Schedule for the Sixth Round of the Egypt Capital Cup
Sunday’s matches:
– Petrojet vs. Modern Sport at 5:00 PM
– Zamalek vs. ZFC at 8:00 PM
– Smouha vs. Haras El-Hodoud at 8:00 PM
Monday’s matches:
– Arab Contractors vs. ENPPI at 5:00 PM on Monday
– National Bank vs. Ismaily at 8:00 PM on Sunday
– Ghazl El Mahalla vs. TBD at 8:00 PM on Monday
Prizes for the Egypt Capital Cup
The champion of the Egypt Capital Cup receives 10 million Egyptian pounds, while the runner-up receives 4 million pounds. The third-place team gets 2 million pounds, and finally, the fourth-place team receives 1.5 million pounds, which intensifies the competition among clubs for the title following the increase in financial returns.
Groups for the Egypt Capital Cup
Group One: Al Ahly – Ceramica Cleopatra – Pharco – Tala’ea El Gaish – ENPPI – Ghazl El Mahalla – Arab Contractors.
Group Two: Pyramids – National Bank – Petrojet – El Gouna – Modern Sport – Ismaily – Wadi Degla.
Group Three: Zamalek – Al Masry – Haras El-Hodoud – ZFC – Al Ittihad Alexandria – Smouha – Ismaily Electricity.
Broadcast Channel for Egypt Capital Cup Matches
On Sport TV channel broadcasts the Egypt Capital Cup matches, featuring a group of top sports analysts.
Egypt Capital Cup
The Egypt Capital Cup is an annual preseason football tournament hosted in Cairo, featuring top Egyptian clubs like Al Ahly and Zamalek. It was established in 2019 as a competitive preparation event for the domestic league season, aiming to foster local rivalries and fan engagement.
Petrojet
Petrojet is an Egyptian engineering company founded in 1975, specializing in construction and infrastructure projects primarily within the oil, gas, and energy sectors. It has played a significant role in developing major industrial facilities and national projects across Egypt and the Middle East.
Modern Sport
“Modern Sport” refers to the evolution of organized physical activities and games since the late 19th century, characterized by codified rules, international competitions, and professionalization. Its history is deeply tied to industrialization and globalization, which facilitated standardized play and events like the modern Olympic Games, founded in 1896. This era transformed sport into a major global cultural and economic phenomenon.
Zamalek
Zamalek is an affluent district located on Gezira Island in the Nile River in Cairo, Egypt. Historically developed in the 19th century, it became a prestigious residential area known for its lush greenery, embassies, and cultural venues like the Cairo Opera House.
ZFC
The ZFC, or Zentraler Fundus der Commerzbank, is a major art storage and restoration facility located in Frankfurt, Germany. It was established by the Commerzbank to house and maintain its extensive corporate art collection, which includes over 5,000 works primarily from post-1945 German artists. The facility serves as a secure archive and conservation center, ensuring the preservation of this significant cultural asset.
Smouha
Smouha is a modern district in Alexandria, Egypt, named after and developed by the Jewish-Egyptian businessman Joseph Smouha in the 1920s. It was constructed on reclaimed marshland and is known for its planned residential layout, green spaces, and the prominent Smouha Club. The area represents a significant early 20th-century urban development project in the city.
Haras El-Hodoud
Haras El-Hodoud is a sports club based in Alexandria, Egypt, most notable for its football team. It was founded in 1950 and is historically connected to Egypt’s Border Guard forces, which is reflected in its name meaning “Border Guard.” The club has spent periods in the Egyptian Premier League and maintains a strong local following in Alexandria.
Ceramica Cleopatra
Ceramica Cleopatra is a major Egyptian ceramics and porcelain manufacturer, historically significant as one of the oldest and largest such companies in the Middle East. Founded in 1962, it played a key role in Egypt’s industrialization, producing a wide range of tableware and sanitaryware that became staples in Egyptian households.
Arab Contractors
The Arab Contractors is a major Egyptian construction and contracting company, founded in 1955 by Osman Ahmed Osman. It has played a pivotal role in Egypt’s modern infrastructure development, historically undertaking significant national projects like the Aswan High Dam and the Suez Canal tunnels.
ENPPI
ENPPI is an Egyptian sports club founded in 1985, originally established as the athletic association for employees of the Egyptian petroleum sector. It is best known for its professional football team, which competes in the Egyptian Premier League and has won domestic cups.
National Bank
The National Bank is a central financial institution responsible for managing a country’s currency, monetary policy, and financial stability. Its history typically involves establishment to unify and regulate the banking system, often during a period of national development or following economic instability.
Ismaily
Ismaily is a city in northeastern Egypt, founded in 1863 during the construction of the Suez Canal and named after Khedive Ismail Pasha. It served as a central administrative hub for the canal project and features distinctive 19th-century European-style architecture in its old districts.
Ghazl El Mahalla
Ghazl El Mahalla refers to the Misr Spinning and Weaving Company in the city of El-Mahalla El-Kubra, Egypt, which was historically one of the largest industrial complexes in the Middle East. Founded in 1927, it became a major center for Egypt’s textile industry and a significant site for labor movements and political activism throughout the 20th century.
Al Ahly
Al Ahly is a historic Egyptian sports club founded in Cairo in 1907, originally as a gathering place for Egyptian students and nationalists during British occupation. It has since grown into one of Africa’s most successful and popular football clubs, deeply embedded in Egypt’s modern social and sporting culture.
Pharco
Pharco is a pharmaceutical company based in Alexandria, Egypt, founded in 1984. It has grown to become one of the leading drug manufacturers in the Middle East and Africa, focusing on research, development, and production of a wide range of medicines and vaccines.
Tala’ea El Gaish
Tala’ea El Gaish is a prominent Egyptian sports club, primarily known for its football team, founded in 1997 in Cairo. The club has a relatively modern history compared to other Egyptian institutions and has competed in the Egyptian Premier League, establishing itself as a notable competitor in national football.
Pyramids
The Pyramids of Giza in Egypt are monumental tombs constructed during the Old Kingdom period, around 2580–2560 BCE, as eternal resting places for pharaohs like Khufu. These iconic structures, built with massive limestone blocks, represent the engineering prowess and religious significance of ancient Egyptian civilization.
El Gouna
El Gouna is a private resort town on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, developed beginning in 1990 by the Orascom conglomerate. It is a modern, purpose-built destination known for its lagoons, architecture, and sustainable initiatives, with no ancient historical ruins of its own.
Wadi Degla
Wadi Degla is a protected area and valley located near Cairo, Egypt, notable for its unique desert ecosystem and fossil-rich limestone formations that date back roughly 50 million years. It was officially declared a protectorate in 1999 to conserve its geological features and native wildlife, such as the Dorcas gazelle. Today, it serves as an important site for environmental education and recreational activities for Cairo’s residents.
Al Masry
“Al Masry” is a common Arabic term meaning “The Egyptian,” often used to refer to people, products, or institutions from Egypt, such as the prominent Egyptian newspaper Al-Masry Al-Youm. Founded in 2004, the newspaper established itself as a major independent daily, playing a significant role in Egypt’s media landscape following the country’s earlier state-dominated press era.
Al Ittihad Alexandria
Al Ittihad Alexandria is a major sports club in Alexandria, Egypt, founded in 1914. It is one of the oldest and most popular football clubs in the country, historically associated with the city’s working-class districts and known for its intense rivalry with Al Ahly.
Ismaily Electricity
Ismaily Electricity refers to the Ismaily Sporting Club, a prominent sports and cultural institution in Ismailia, Egypt, founded in 1924. The club is historically significant for its deep connection to the Suez Canal Company workers and its role as a symbol of Egyptian national identity during the British occupation.
Sport TV
Sport TV is a Portuguese subscription-based sports television channel that launched in 1998, becoming the first of its kind in Portugal. It is owned by the media conglomerate Impresa and has played a major role in broadcasting major sporting events, including football, to Portuguese audiences.
Egypt National Team
The Egypt national football team, nicknamed the Pharaohs, is the men’s senior national team of Egypt and is governed by the Egyptian Football Association. It is historically the most successful national team in Africa, having won a record seven Africa Cup of Nations titles, with its first victory coming in 1957. The team has also participated in several FIFA World Cup tournaments, with its most notable appearance being in 1934 as the first African and Arab nation to qualify.
