Zamalek Sporting Club, commonly referred to as Zamalek, is an Egyptian sports club based in Giza, Egypt. The club is best known for its professional men's football team, which competes in the Egyptian Premier League, the top tier of Egyptian football. This unofficial Zamalek SC fan flag (Arabic: علم مشجعي نادي الزمالك غير الرسمي) features the club's official emblem set on a white background crossed by two parallel red stripes, a design directly inspired by the team's traditional home jersey and its long-standing color identity.
The club's emblem is designed in a white shield bordered with red–white–red edges, presenting a clean yet symbolic composition. In the upper section of the shield appears the black silhouette of a kneeling archer, drawn in a style reminiscent of ancient Egyptian figures, pulling back a bow and aiming an arrow. This archer represents focus, precision, and the pursuit of victory, while also emphasizing the club's deep connection to Egypt's historical heritage. In the lower section of the shield, the club's name is written in Arabic, reinforcing its cultural roots. The white background symbolizes peace, while the two parallel red stripes—featured both on the flag and in the club's visual identity—represent struggle, passion, and continuity since the club's early years. Altogether, the emblem blends ancient symbolism with modern sporting identity, expressing Zamalek's pride, ambition, and enduring legacy in Egyptian football.
| Team name: | Zamalek Sporting Club |
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| Team nicknames: | مدرسة الفن والهندسة (School of Art and Engineering), النادي الملكي (The Royal Club), القلعة البيضاء (The White Castle), الفارس الأبيض (The White Knight), قاهر الأجانب (Conqueror of the Foreigners), نادي الوطنية والكرامة (Club of Patriotism and Dignity) |
| Team abbreviation: | ZSC, ZAM |
| Founded: | 1911 |
| Location: | Giza, Egypt |
| Stadium: | Cairo International Stadium |
| Capacity: | 75,000 |
| League: | Egyptian Premier League |
| Team Colors: | White, red and black |
| Championships: | 14 |
| Second places: | 34 |
| Third places: | 11 |
| Mascots: | - |
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