Al Ahly tops Nile league as second round approaches

With the first round of the 2024-2025 Nile League season complete, Al Ahly leads the standings, positioning itself as the team to beat as the league heads into its second round of fixtures.

The upcoming matches are set to be fiercely contested, with key clashes promising fans an exciting continuation of the season.

According to the standings, Al Ahly holds first place with three points and a goal difference of +3, showcasing their early dominance.

Close on their heels are Smouha and Al-Masry, each also with three points, though Smouha maintains a slight edge with a +2 goal difference.

The historic club Zamalek follows closely in fourth, also on three points and a goal difference of +1, while Al Ittihad of Alexandria shares this scoreline, rounding out the top five.

The standings heading into Round Two are as follows:

1. Al Ahly – 3 points (+3)
2. Smouha – 3 points (+2)
3. Al Masry – 3 points (+2)
4. Zamalek – 3 points (+1)
5. Al Ittihad Alexandria – 3 points (+1)
6. Petrojet – 1 point
7. Pyramids FC – 1 point
8. ENPPI – 1 point
9. El Gouna – 1 point
10. Ghazl El Mahalla – 1 point
11. Ismaily – 1 point
12. Modern Sport – 1 point
13. ZFC – 1 point
14. National Bank of Egypt – 0 points
15. Pharco – 0 points
16. Haras El Hodoud – 0 points
17. Tala’ea El Gaish – 0 points
18. Ceramica Cleopatra – 0 points

The Nile League’s second round is set to begin this Thursday, featuring several eagerly anticipated matchups.

Al Ittihad of Alexandria will host Haras El Hodoud, while Ghazl El Mahalla faces Tala’ea El Gaish in a closely watched encounter.

Al Ahly is scheduled to meet ZFC, aiming to maintain its lead in a prime-time game kicking off at 20:00.

The match schedule for the second round is as follows:

Thursday:

• Ghazl El Mahalla vs. Tala’ea El Gaish – 17:00
• Al Ittihad Alexandria vs. Haras El Hodoud – 17:00
• ZFC vs. Al Ahly – 20:00

Friday:

• Smouha vs. Zamalek – 17:00
• Petrojet vs. Modern Sport – 17:00
• ENPPI vs. Pyramids FC – 20:00

Saturday:

• Al Masry vs. El Gouna – 17:00
• National Bank of Egypt vs. Pharco – 17:00
• Ceramica Cleopatra vs. Ismaily – 20:00

As the teams gear up for the second round, fans can expect intense competition as clubs vie for crucial points early in the season.

With Al Ahly’s strong opening performance, all eyes will be on the team to see if they can maintain their top position or if another contender will emerge.