Zamalek have demanded that arch-rivals Ahli play all their postponed games in the Egyptian League before the two teams face off in December. "We will submit an official request to the Egyptian Football Association 'EFA' in order to approach the derby match on equal terms with Ahli," Zamalek assistant coach Ahmed Ramzi told FilGoal.com on Wednesday. Due to their African Champions League campaign, Ahli's league games against Suez Cement, Harras Al Hodoud and Masri were postponed by the EFA. Ramzi refuted reports suggesting that Zamalek will hand a request to the EFA to postpone the Cairo derby in case Ahli don't play their due games.
Ahmed Ramzi "We don't want to delay the game, although the EFA always postpone Ahli's encounters in support of their African campaign." "On the other hand, Zamalek's Arab Champions League matches count for nothing as the EFA don't listen to us when we ask for rescheduling," Ramzi added. Zamalek, who are in second place of the league table with 19 points, will take on seventh-placed Ahli in the anticipating showdown on the 8th of December.