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Round 1

  1. In which year was Zamalek founded in Cairo?
  2. In 1941 the club was renamed in honour of which Egyptian monarch, who became its honorary president?
  3. Before becoming Farouk Club in 1941, the club was known as 'Mokhtalat'. What does that name mean?
  4. After the 1952 revolution the club dropped its royal name and became Zamalek. What is the name taken from?
  5. What is the traditional design of Zamalek's home shirt?
  6. What was the result of the first-ever meeting between Zamalek and Al Ahly, a friendly in February 1917?
  7. Zamalek's biggest Cairo derby wins over Al Ahly, achieved twice in the 1940s, came by what score?
  8. Zamalek forward Hassan Shehata, one of the club's all-time top scorers, was known by which nickname?
  9. After the 1967 war halted Egyptian football, Hassan Shehata spent five years in Kuwait with which club, helping them win promotion to the top flight?
  10. Zamalek won their first African Cup of Champions Clubs in 1984 by beating which Nigerian club in the final?
Answers — round 1
  1. 1911 — The club was founded on 5 January 1911, four years after Cairo rivals Al Ahly (1907).
  2. Farouk I — King Farouk I, himself a Zamalek fan, granted royal patronage in 1941 and the club became Farouk El Awal (Farouk I) Club.
  3. Mixed — Mokhtalat means 'Mixed' - the club's crest history records the change from the 'Mixed Club' to the 'Farouk Club' by royal order.
  4. A Nile island district of Cairo — In August 1952 the club was renamed after the area where it stood: Zamalek, the island district in the Nile in Cairo.
  5. White with two parallel red lines — Zamalek's colours have never changed: an all-white kit with two parallel red lines across the chest.
  6. Al Ahly won 1-0 — On 9 February 1917 Al Ahly won 1-0 at Zamalek Stadium; three weeks later Zamalek won the return 1-0.
  7. 6-0 — Zamalek beat Al Ahly 6-0 in the 1941-42 Cairo League and again in the 1944 Egypt Cup final, with King Farouk watching.
  8. The Master — Fans called Hassan Shehata 'the Master' (Al-Moallem). The Fox was Hamada Emam, the Emperor Hazem Emam and the Apache Shikabala.
  9. Kazma — Shehata joined Kazma while they were in the second division, scored 85 goals for them from 1968 to 1973, and returned to Zamalek in October 1973.
  10. Shooting Stars — Zamalek won 2-0 in Cairo and 1-0 in Lagos against Shooting Stars.

Round 2

  1. Who captained Zamalek when they lifted their first African Cup of Champions Clubs in 1984?
  2. Zamalek won the 1986 African Cup of Champions Clubs on penalties against which Ivorian club?
  3. Zamalek won the 1993 African Cup of Champions Clubs on penalties after two goalless legs against which Ghanaian club?
  4. Zamalek lost the 1994 African Cup of Champions Clubs final to which club?
  5. Zamalek won the 2002 CAF Champions League by beating which club in the final?
  6. Which former Al Ahly striker joined Zamalek in 2000 and scored six goals in their 2002 CAF Champions League win?
  7. In November 2009 Zamalek appointed as manager the former striker who had joined them from Al Ahly in 2000. Which French coach did he replace?
  8. In 2003 Zamalek became the first club to win the CAF Super Cup three times, beating which Moroccan side 3-1 in Cairo?
  9. Who scored the only goal when Zamalek beat Al Ahly in the 1994 CAF Super Cup in Johannesburg?
  10. Hazem Emam left Zamalek in 1996 to join which Italian club?
Answers — round 2
  1. Farouk Gaafar — Midfielder Farouk Gaafar, the 'King of Midfield', a one-club man, lifted the 1984 trophy as captain.
  2. Africa Sports — Zamalek won 2-0 in Cairo, lost 2-0 in Abidjan and then won the shoot-out 4-2 for their second African title.
  3. Asante Kotoko — After 0-0 in Kumasi and 0-0 in Cairo, Zamalek beat Asante Kotoko 7-6 on penalties for their third title.
  4. Espérance de Tunis — Between their 1993 and 1996 titles, Zamalek lost the 1994 final to Espérance de Tunis.
  5. Raja Casablanca — After 0-0 in Casablanca, Zamalek won 1-0 in Cairo to beat Raja Casablanca for their fifth African title.
  6. Hossam Hassan — Hossam Hassan crossed the Cairo divide in 2000 and won the 2002 Champions League with Zamalek.
  7. Henri Michel — The sacked Henri Michel was replaced, and Zamalek went from 14th to 2nd in the new manager's first twelve games.
  8. Wydad AC — Goals from Mohamed Abdel Wahed, Hazem Emam and Abdel Halim Ali beat 2002 Cup Winners' Cup holders Wydad AC.
  9. Ayman Mansour — Ayman Mansour's goal at the FNB Stadium settled the first continental meeting between two Egyptian clubs.
  10. Udinese — Hazem Emam spent 1996-2001 on Udinese's books before returning to Zamalek, where he won the 2002 Champions League.

Round 3

  1. While owned by his Italian club, Hazem Emam spent two seasons on loan at which Dutch club?
  2. Shikabala's nickname comes from a striker of which nationality?
  3. Shikabala left Zamalek in January 2005 on a free transfer to which Greek club?
  4. In January 2014 Shikabala was sold by Zamalek to which Portuguese club?
  5. Ahmed Hossam 'Mido' left Zamalek as a 17-year-old in 2000 to join which Belgian club?
  6. Portuguese coach Jesualdo Ferreira won the 2014-15 league with Zamalek. It was the club's first league title since which season?
  7. Zamalek reached the 2016 CAF Champions League final but lost 3-1 on aggregate to which club?
  8. Zamalek won their first CAF Confederation Cup in 2019, beating which Moroccan club on penalties?
  9. Which Swiss coach managed Zamalek in the 2019 CAF Confederation Cup final?
  10. Which Frenchman, a former Al Ahly coach, led Zamalek to a 3-1 win over Espérance in the 2020 CAF Super Cup?
Answers — round 3
  1. De Graafschap — Hazem Emam played 38 league games on loan at De Graafschap from 1998 to 2000.
  2. Zambian — Mahmoud Abdelrazek was nicknamed after Zambian striker Webster Chikabala; Zamalek fans also call him 'the Apache'.
  3. PAOK — With no professional contract at Zamalek, Shikabala joined PAOK for free before returning to Egypt in 2006-07.
  4. Sporting CP — Sporting CP paid about $700,000, but Shikabala made just one first-team appearance before returning to Zamalek in 2015.
  5. Gent — Mido won the Belgian Ebony Shoe at Gent in 2001, which earned him a move to Ajax.
  6. 2003-04 — Jesualdo Ferreira, who arrived in February 2015, ended an 11-year wait for the league title and also beat Al Ahly 2-0 in the Egypt Cup final.
  7. Mamelodi Sundowns — Mamelodi Sundowns won 3-0 in Pretoria; Zamalek's 1-0 win at Borg El Arab was not enough.
  8. RS Berkane — The final ended 1-1 on aggregate and Zamalek won the shoot-out 5-3 at Borg El Arab.
  9. Christian Gross — Christian Gross was on the bench for both legs against RS Berkane in May 2019.
  10. Patrice Carteron — Patrice Carteron coached Al Ahly in 2018, joined Zamalek in December 2019 and won the CAF Super Cup in Doha in February 2020.

Round 4

  1. Who scored twice and was named man of the match as Zamalek beat Espérance 3-1 in the 2020 CAF Super Cup?
  2. Which club beat Zamalek 2-1 in the 2020 CAF Champions League final, dubbed the 'Final of the Century'?
  3. How did Zamalek beat RS Berkane in the 2024 CAF Confederation Cup final?
  4. Which Portuguese coach managed Zamalek to the 2024 CAF Confederation Cup and 2024 CAF Super Cup?
  5. In which city did Zamalek beat Al Ahly on penalties to win the 2024 CAF Super Cup?
Answers — round 4
  1. Achraf Bencharki — Youssef Obama opened the scoring, then Achraf Bencharki struck in the 58th minute and in stoppage time in Doha.
  2. Al Ahly — It was the first CAF Champions League final between two clubs from the same city, played at Cairo International Stadium in November 2020.
  3. On away goals after 2-2 on aggregate — Zamalek lost 2-1 in Berkane, then Ahmed Hamdi's goal won the second leg 1-0 in Cairo, so they took the title on away goals.
  4. José Gomes — José Gomes was in charge for the RS Berkane final in May 2024 and the Super Cup win over Al Ahly that September.
  5. Riyadh — The 'Super of the Century' was played at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh; Zamalek won 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

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