Rivals Reborn: The Epic 1994 Showdown Between Al-Shishini’s Al-Ahly and Reda’s Zamalek
African Super Cup: Zamalek’s Historic Title 30 Years Ago
Saturday, September 21, 2024, 12:09 p.m.
Zamalek’s Victory Over Al-Ahly in 1994
Hend Awad wrote: In a thrilling match 30 years ago, South Africa’s First National Bank Stadium hosted the African Super Cup between Egyptian football’s powerhouses Al-Ahly and Zamalek. Ayman Mansour’s decisive goal against Schubert secured a historic title for the Whites.
The 1994 African Super Cup title, won at the expense of Al-Ahly, was a significant milestone in the career of Sami El-Shishine, a former Zamalek player and one of the key players in the match. Mahmoud El-Gohary, the team’s coach, described the victory as a testament to the team’s strength and determination.
El-Gohary’s starting lineup consisted of Hussein Al-Said in goalkeeping, Hussein Abdel-Latif, Hisham Yaqan, Talat Mansour, and Ashraf Youssef in defense, Ismail Youssef, Affat Nasser, and Sami Al-Said in midfield, and Shishini, Khaled Al-Ghandour, Emmanuel, and Ayman Mansour leading the attack.
This match was particularly significant for Sami Al-Shishine, as it was his first match against Al-Ahly and Reda Abdel-Al after leaving the ranks of Al-Abiad. He used this as motivation to prove that Zamalek was a force to be reckoned with.
El-Gohary’s strategy and the team’s early arrival in South Africa, 10 days prior to the match, played a crucial role in their victory. The team was able to acclimate to the high altitude and lack of oxygen, which gave them an edge over their opponents.