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This triumph marks Thorup's first title as Al Ahly head coach, and he praised his squad while promising more success to come.
"Congratulations to Al Ahly's great fans. This championship will not be the last, and beating Zamalek is something great for us," Thorup told Al Ahly TV.
"I hope we can continue what we have achieved in the last four weeks and keep up the work we are doing. I told the players that we will start writing history from today (Sunday)."
The victory also adds to Al Ahly's impressive record in the Egyptian Super Cup, bringing their total to 16 titles, including the last four consecutive editions, while Zamalek remains at four trophies.
In addition to the glory, Al Ahly will receive a financial reward of around 300,000 USD, part of the title prize.
For Thorup, who has been working to instil his philosophy at the club over the past month, this victory is both a statement of intent and a confidence boost for the rest of the season.
The Danish coach now looks to continue building momentum and writing a new chapter in Al Ahly's rich history.
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