CAIRO (Interstat) — Substitute Hossam Abdelmegeed scored a late goal to lift Zamalek SC to a 1-0 victory over Pyramids in the Egyptian Premier League on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 30 June Air Defence Stadium.

The match defied pregame projections, as Interstat’s game simulator had forecast a 1-1 draw and gave Pyramids a 66.5% probability to win. The decisive play was built from the back, with goalkeeper Ahmed El Shenawy recording an assist on Abdelmegeed’s winner.

The contest was a physical affair, featuring seven yellow cards. Ahmed Sami of Zamalek received the first booking in the 23rd minute.

With the result, Zamalek begins its league campaign with a win, while Pyramids starts with a loss.