The Egyptian Basketball Federation has announced a series of disciplinary sanctions against members of Al Ahly and Zamalek's coaching staffs following their heated derby in the Egyptian Associated Basketball League.

The match, played at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Hall at Al Ahly's headquarters, ended in an 89-77 victory for the Red Devils in the first leg of the quarterfinals.

Despite securing an important win, Al Ahly received several penalties, while Zamalek was also fined following incidents surrounding the game.

Fines and Suspension After the Derby

The Egyptian Basketball Federation's board decided to fine Al Ahly head coach Linus Gavriel EGP 50,000.

Al Ahly assistant coach Ahmed El Garhy was also fined EGP 30,000 and handed a one-match suspension.

Meanwhile, Zamalek coach Mohamed Selim received a fine of EGP 20,000 following the incidents during the derby.

The federation also issued formal warnings to both clubs, urging them to avoid similar violations in upcoming matches.

It made clear that further disciplinary action would be taken if such incidents happen again.

The decisions highlight the federation's efforts to maintain discipline during major basketball matches, particularly high-profile encounters between Egypt's biggest rivals.

Al Ahly Complete Impressive Comeback

On the court, the derby delivered an exciting contest as Zamalek started strongly and controlled the opening stages.

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The White Knights dominated the first quarter, building a comfortable 32-15 lead.

Zamalek continued to hold the advantage during the second quarter and entered halftime ahead 49-40, despite Al Ahly's attempts to reduce the gap.

However, the game changed dramatically after the break.

Al Ahly returned with a much stronger performance, improving both their attacking play and defensive organization.

The Red Devils overturned the deficit in the third quarter, taking a 69-63 lead and putting themselves in control of the contest.

Al Ahly maintained their momentum during the final quarter and secured an 89-77 victory.

The result completed an impressive turnaround, with Al Ahly recovering from a 17-point first-quarter deficit to finish the game with a 12-point winning margin.

The victory gave Al Ahly an important result against their traditional rivals in the quarterfinals of the Egyptian Associated Basketball League.

However, the disciplinary decisions added another chapter to the derby, with both clubs facing consequences following the match.

The encounter will be remembered for Al Ahly's remarkable comeback, Zamalek's strong start, and the sanctions announced after the final whistle.