Angola international Flavio scored the game's only goal nine minutes from time, heading home a cross from compatriot Gilberto to match Al Ahli success over their neighbours in the African Champions League and Egypt Super Cup.
Struggling Zamalek, whose new Swiss coach Michel Decastel takes over this week remain in sixth place, nine points off the leaders.
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