Egyptian Premier League: One goal sends Al Ahly top as the title race heats up | OneFootball

Champions tighten grip on the title race

Egyptian Premier League: One goal sends Al Ahly top as the title race heats up

Al Ahly moved to the top of the Egyptian Premier League table after 1-0 victory over Smouha on Monday.

Al Ahly take control of the title race

Al Ahly climbed to the top of the Egyptian Premier League standings after securing hard-fought 1-0 win against Smouha.

The victory marked Al Ahly’s third consecutive league win this season and their 10th overall victory in the competition. Alongside six draw and one defeat, the result strengthened the champions position in the title race.

With this win, Al Ahly raised their tally to 36 point from 17 match moving one point clear at the top of the table.

Pressure on Ceramica Cleopatra & Zamalek

Al Ahly’s rise to first place pushed Ceramica Cleopatra down to second place with 35 point having played the same number of matches.

Zamalek sit third with 34 point from 16 match, level on points with Pyramids who also have 34 point after 16 game.

The close gap between the top four team keeps the title race wide open as the season continues.

Egyptian Premier League Standings (Top 5)