Tuesday night, May 5, 2026, turned into one of the hottest nights of the Egyptian league season, as three simultaneous matches dramatically reshaped the title race ahead of the final round. Zamalek SC collected all three points, Al Ahly FC revived their hopes with a three-goal win, while Pyramids FC paid the price for a costly slip against Ceramica Cleopatra FC.

Al Ahly Strike Early And Keep The Dream Alive

At Cairo International Stadium, Al Ahly FC entered their match against ENPPI Club under heavy pressure, but handled it with a ruthless early approach. Hussein El Shahat opened the scoring in the 8th minute after a sharp attacking move that quickly settled the nerves. Minutes later, after sustained control, Al Ahly won a penalty that Ahmed Sayed Zizo converted in the 20th minute for the second goal.

Before halftime, Al Ahly suffered an early injury setback when Ahmed Ramadan was forced off in the 25th minute, with Mohamed Hany coming on in his place. The coaching staff were then also forced to substitute El Shahat at the break after he felt discomfort. Right at the start of the second half, Achraf Bencharki put the game beyond doubt by scoring the third goal in the 47th minute, sealing a 3-0 victory that kept Al Ahly firmly alive in the title race.

Zamalek Escape Smouha’s Trap And Move Closer To Glory

At Borg El Arab Stadium, Zamalek SC faced a difficult challenge against Smouha SC, especially in a first half dominated more by caution and physical battles than real chances.

Zamalek’s coaching staff acted early in the second half, making several substitutions that gave the team more attacking energy. The pressure continued until the decisive moment arrived in the 62nd minute, when Oday Dabbagh latched onto a pass inside the box and fired into the net for the only goal of the match.

After taking the lead, Zamalek focused on closing spaces and managing the game until the final whistle, securing a precious 1-0 win that left them in the strongest position heading into the final round. No major injuries were reported during the match, although Brazilian player Juan Bezerra felt muscular discomfort during the warm-up and was left out of the starting lineup.

Pyramids Stumble At The Worst Possible Moment

The match with the biggest impact on the title picture took place in Ismailia, where Pyramids FC were held to a draw by Ceramica Cleopatra FC.

The game started evenly, but Ceramica made the most of their first real chance when Mohamed Reda finished off a well-worked move to put his side ahead in the 30th minute.

Pyramids responded quickly. Nasser Maher equalized in the 35th minute after sustained attacking pressure. The second half brought chances for both teams, but despite late pressure, Pyramids could not find a winner, and the match ended 1-1.

It was more than just a draw — it was the loss of two vital points at the most delicate moment of the season. No decisive injuries changed the flow of the game, but the physical tension was obvious as challenges intensified throughout the second half.

With these results, the message from the round was clear: Zamalek SC moved closer, Al Ahly FC kept hope alive, and Pyramids FC lost an advantage that had been in their hands.

One night was enough to completely reshape the title race and push the final verdict into the last round — where there will be absolutely no room for error.