Al Ahly claimed a narrow 1-0 win away to Ceramica Cleopatra on Tuesday, strengthening their grip on the Egyptian Premier League play-off standings with a performance that underlined their title credentials.
The defending champions entered the matchday on 49 points and left with 52, following a disciplined display that yielded a crucial three points.
The result not only consolidates their lead at the summit but keeps them firmly on track to retain their league crown.
Ceramica Cleopatra, managed by Emad El-Nahhas, struggled to break down an organised Al Ahly side.
Despite moments of promise, the hosts were unable to convert their efforts into goals.
The Red Devils, meanwhile, did just enough to secure the win, capitalising on their experience and defensive resilience to see out the contest.
Elsewhere, Pyramids FC kept up the pressure on the league leaders with a hard-fought 1-0 away victory over Zamalek SC.
The match brought together the second and third-placed sides in a high-stakes encounter that saw Krunoslav Jurcic’s men emerge victorious.
The Blues snapped a two-match losing streak, lifting their tally to 50 points—just two behind Al Ahly.
Zamalek, once again, failed to find the cutting edge in front of goal, and the defeat dents their hopes of challenging for top honours.
The White Knights will be under increasing pressure to recover momentum in the remaining play-off fixtures.
In other results, Pharco FC played out a 1-1 draw with Al Masry.
Both teams showed attacking intent but were unable to find a winner.
The shared points reflected a balanced contest, although it does little to alter the standings significantly for either side.
Meanwhile, Haras El-Hodoud were held to a 1-1 draw by National Bank of Egypt.
The match, though competitive, was short on standout moments, and both sides settled for a point apiece as they continue to vie for position in the lower half of the play-off table.
Tuesday’s results:
- Ceramica Cleopatra 0–1 Al Ahly
- Pharco FC 1–1 Al Masry
- Zamalek SC 0–1 Pyramids FC
- Haras El-Hodoud 1–1 National Bank of Egypt
With just a few rounds remaining in the play-offs, the race for the title remains tight.
Al Ahly’s narrow win puts them in pole position, but Pyramids FC remain close behind, ensuring a tense run-in to the end of the season.
