Al Ahly Defeats Al Mokawloon 3-1
In a decisive match held on March 5, 2026, Al Ahly defeated Al Mokawloon with a score of 3-1 at the Al Mokawloon Al Arab Stadium. This victory marked an important milestone for Al Ahly, raising their total points to 40 in the Egyptian Premier League.
The match began at a slow pace, with neither team creating serious chances in the early minutes. However, the deadlock was broken in the 35th minute when Mahmoud Trezeguet scored the first goal for Al Ahly, setting the tone for the remainder of the match.
Al Ahly continued to dominate, and in the 72nd minute, Imam Ashour found the net, doubling their lead. Ashour’s performance earned him the Man of the Match award, highlighting his crucial role in the team’s success.
Al Mokawloon managed to score a goal in the 85th minute through Mohamed Salem, providing a brief glimmer of hope. However, any chance of a comeback was dashed when Al Mokawloon conceded an own goal by Ibrahim Al-Qadi in the 90+5th minute, finalizing the score at 3-1.
Following this match, Al Ahly secured third place in the league standings, while Al Mokawloon remained at 18 points, struggling to climb the table. The match was part of the 21st round of the Egyptian Premier League, which continues to showcase intense competition among the teams.
In a notable incident, Karim Fouad was substituted in the 8th minute due to injury, impacting Al Ahly’s initial strategy. Observers will be keen to see how both teams adapt in their upcoming fixtures as the league progresses.