What Happened
Al Ahly secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Smouha on Monday evening in Round 19 of the Nile Egyptian League, held at Borg El Arab Stadium. The decisive moment came in the 30th minute when Marwan Othman capitalized on a rebound from a shot by Youssef Belammari, slotting home the only goal of the match.
Why It Matters
This victory marked Al Ahly’s second consecutive league win, following their previous triumph over El Gouna. With this win, Al Ahly temporarily moved to the top of the league standings with 36 points, intensifying the title race. In contrast, Smouha remains in eighth place with 25 points.
What’s Next
Al Ahly’s next match will be against Zed in the 20th round of the league, scheduled for Saturday, February 28th. Meanwhile, Smouha is set to face Al Ahly Bank on Sunday, March 1st. Additionally, Al Ahly’s doctor revealed that defender Yassin Marai sustained a pelvic injury during the match and will undergo medical examinations to assess the situation.
