Al Ahly are supposed to host the Egyptian league holders Zamalek at their home venue WE Al-Ahly Stadium in a postponed game from week 20 of the Egyptian Premier League.

And the league title holders officially requested the sports ministry change the venue of Sunday’s anticipated derby against their arch-rivals. The White Knights also request the game to hold behind closed doors.

“We were surprised that Sunday’s game will be played amid the presence of 4,000 fans for Ahly and about 1,500 for Zamalek. And that does not ensure equality as the first round game between both teams was played behind closed doors.” Zamalek said in an official letter for the sports ministry.

Last November, Al Ahly defeated Zamalek 5-3 in the first round of the domestic competition at Cairo’s International Stadium without fans.

“Cairo stadium is the main venue for hosting the two teams’ matches. And it is the venue that hosted the last game. And so we want to move the game to the same stadium.” The Zamalek letter added.

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After 22 games, Zamalek lead the league table with 44 points from 20 matches. The Whites are one point behind second-placed Pyaramids FC who played one game more.

Their rivals Al Ahly are in third place with 40 points, but from 17 matches played so far.