# Egypt football: Premier League season progresses > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/egyptian-football-summer-transfer-window-202627 > Updated: 2026-09-15T20:58:33.000Z. Sources: 28. Developments: 20. The 2026-27 Egyptian Premier League season continues with a highly competitive top tier. Following Al Ahly SC’s 1-0 victory over Smouha SC—secured by a late 87th-minute strike from Yasser Ibrahim—Al Ahly reached 9 points from three matches, sitting second on goal difference behind Pyramids FC. In the fourth round, Zamalek SC moved to the top of the league standings after a 2-0 win against Abu Qir Fertilizers at Cairo International Stadium. Mohamed Ismail opened the scoring in the 18th minute following a cross from Mahmoud Bentayg, bringing Zamalek’s total to 10 points from four matches. As the round concluded, the race for the lead intensified, with Pyramids FC, Al Ahly, and Ceramica Cleopatra all holding 9 points. Ceramica Cleopatra reached that total following a 2-0 victory over Smouha. In a subsequent fourth-round fixture at the Osman Ahmed Osman Stadium, Al Ahly SC played to a 1-1 draw against Al Mokawloon Al Arab. Following these results, Pyramids FC sat at the top of the standings with 12 points, while Zamalek SC and Al Ahly were tied for second with 10 points each. In the fifth round, Al Ahly SC secured a 2-0 victory over Abu Qir Fertilizers at Cairo Stadium with goals from Ahmed ‘Zizo’ Mustafa in the 16th minute and Hussein El Shahat in the 94th minute. This win moved Al Ahly to 13 points, placing them temporarily at the top of the league, ahead of Pyramids FC (12 points) and Zamalek (10 points). Following the match, head coach Hussein Ammouta addressed recent performance fluctuations, attributing them to injuries and squad absences, while dismissing rumors regarding his potential departure from the club. In other fifth-round action, Al Ittihad Alexandria defeated Al Masry 2-0, and Modern Sport secured a 2-0 win against Petrol Asyut to enter the top four. ## Claims - Al Ahly and Al Mokawloon Arab played to a 1-1 draw in the fourth round of the Egyptian Premier League. (single source) - Pyramids FC holds the top position in the league standings with 12 points. (single source) - Zamalek occupies second place with 10 points, ahead of Al Ahly on goal difference. (single source) - Marwan Attia was named man of the match for Al Ahly. (single source) - Al Ahly's absences from the match against Al Mokawloon Arab were due to technical decisions rather than injuries. (single source) - Imam Ashour was expected to start the match on the bench for Al Ahly. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-15: Egyptian Premier League: Al Ahly and Zamalek fight for top spot Al Ahly and Zamalek are battling for the top of the Egyptian Premier League after both teams secured crucial wins in the fifth round of the competition. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/al-ahly-sc-reaches-top-of-egyptian-premier-league ### 2026-09-13: Al Ahly faces Abu Qir Fertilizers amid coaching pressure Al Ahly SC faces Abu Qir Fertilizers in the Egyptian Premier League, as coach Hussein Ammouta seeks to resolve tactical issues and regain winning form amid fan pressure. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/al-ahly-faces-abu-qir-fertilizers-amid-coaching-pressure ### 2026-09-08: Al Ahly and Al Mokawloon Al Arab draw 1-1 in Egyptian Premier League Al Ahly and Al Mokawloon Al Arab drew 1-1 in the Egyptian Premier League, leaving Pyramids FC at the top of the table with 12 points. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/al-ahly-draws-1-1-with-al-mokawloon-arab-in-egyptian-premier-league ### 2026-09-08: Zamalek SC defeats Abu Qir Fertilizers to lead Egyptian Premier League Zamalek SC defeated Abu Qir Fertilizers 2-0 to temporarily take the lead in the Egyptian Premier League standings with 10 points. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zamalek-sc-defeats-abu-qir-fertilizers-to-lead-egyptian-premier-league ### 2026-09-02: Al Ahly defeats Smouha 1-0 to climb Egyptian Premier League standings Al Ahly defeated Smouha SC 1-0 in the Egyptian Premier League thanks to a late 87th-minute goal by Yasser Ibrahim, moving the club to second place in the standings. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/al-ahly-prepares-to-face-smouha-sc-in-egyptian-premier-league ### 2026-08-31: Bank Al Ahly secures first Egyptian Premier League win Bank Al Ahly earned its first Egyptian Premier League victory of the season, defeating Petroleum Assiut 1-0 via an own goal. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bank-al-ahly-secures-first-egyptian-premier-league-win ### 2026-08-31: Zamalek defeats Suez Petrojet 2-1 to reach second in league Zamalek moved to second in the Egyptian Premier League after a 2-1 win over Suez Petrojet, while Pyramids FC remains top with a perfect record following a 1-0 victory against Al Masry. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egyptian-premier-league-enters-third-round-with-zamalek-and-pyramids-fixtures ### 2026-08-28: Al Ahly defeats ZED FC 2-0 in Egyptian Premier League Al Ahly defeated ZED FC 2-0 in the Egyptian Premier League, with goals from Ashraf Bencharki and Taha Mohamed Taha, moving the club to the top of the table with six points. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/al-ahly-faces-zed-fc-in-egyptian-premier-league-clash ### 2026-08-26: Al Ahly prepares to face ZED FC in Egyptian Premier League Al Ahly SC faces ZED FC in the second round of the Egyptian Premier League, with manager Hussein Ammouta making notable squad decisions including the exclusion of Mohamed Magdy Afsha. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/al-ahly-prepares-to-face-zed-fc-in-egyptian-premier-league ### 2026-08-20: Zamalek SC draws with Al Ittihad Alexandria in league opener Zamalek SC and Al Ittihad Alexandria played to a scoreless draw in their Egyptian Premier League opener, prompting criticism from former coach Diaa El-Sayed regarding Zamalek's preparation. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egyptian-premier-league-prepares-for-20262027-season-launch ### 2026-08-05: Egypt women's football team knocked out of 2026 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt women's team exited the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations after three group defeats, including a 6‑2 loss to Nigeria, finishing with zero points. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypt-womens-football-team-knocked-out-of-2026-africa-cup-of-nations ### 2026-08-05: Egyptian Premier League 2026‑27 schedule and cup draw announced Egypt's football federation unveiled the 2026‑27 Premier League schedule and the Egypt Cup group draw, detailing opening matches and four groups of five clubs each. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egyptian-premier-league-202627-schedule-and-cup-draw-announced ### 2026-08-03: Egyptian Premier League 2026‑27 Season Schedule Unveiled The Egyptian Premier League 2026‑27 draw set a 20‑team season starting 21 Aug, using a two‑stage format and featuring three promoted clubs; Al Ahly opens vs Eastern Enppi, Al Ittihad Al Skandari vs Zamalek. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egyptian-premier-league-sets-202627-schedule-and-bans-two-stadiums ### 2026-08-02: Egypt football team eyes AFCON 2027 after historic World Cup 2026 run Egypt’s football team, led by coach Hassam Hassan, will train in September for AFCON 2027 qualifiers after reaching the World Cup 2026 round of 16. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypt-football-team-eyes-afcon-2027-after-historic-world-cup-2026-run ### 2026-07-30: Egypt's men's and women's squads set for upcoming Africa Cup of Nations matches Egypt’s men’s team starts 2027 AFCON qualifiers in Sep‑Oct 2026, while the women’s side seeks a win over Malawi at the 2026 Women’s AFCON in Morocco after a heavy loss to Zambia. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypts-mens-and-womens-squads-set-for-upcoming-africa-cup-of-nations-matches ### 2026-07-29: Egyptian Premier League 2026-27 set to start late August with new competition format Egypt's Premier League 2026‑27 begins 20‑21 Aug, with 20 clubs splitting into champion and secondary groups, a 20 Sep pause for a national‑team camp, and a 50 m EGP prize boost. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egyptian-premier-league-2026-27-set-to-start-late-august-with-new-competition-format ### 2026-07-25: Egyptian football teams launch pre‑season camps ahead of AFCON 2027 qualifiers and new league season Egypt's national team and Al‑Masry club start pre‑season camps ahead of AFCON 2027 qualifiers and the upcoming league season. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egyptian-football-teams-launch-preseason-camps-ahead-of-afcon-2027-qualifiers-and-new-league-season ### 2026-07-13: Egypt readies national football team and league schedule ahead of AFCON qualifiers Egypt’s Youth and Sports Ministry coordinates league scheduling and a scouting network to prepare the national football team for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypt-readies-national-football-team-and-league-schedule-ahead-of-afcon-qualifiers ### 2026-07-10: Egyptian FA sets Aug 15 deadline for 2026‑27 Premier League registrations The Egyptian Football Federation set a 15 August 2026 deadline for clubs to complete summer registrations for the 2026‑27 Premier League season. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egyptian-fa-sets-aug-15-deadline-for-202627-premier-league-registrations ### 2026-06-20: Egyptian Football Association Opens Summer Transfer Window for 2026‑27 Season Egypt's football federation opened the 2026‑27 summer transfer window on 21 June, with registration deadlines extending to mid‑August for all divisions and special rules for amateur and youth players. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egyptian-football-association-opens-summer-transfer-window-for-202627-season --- Cite as: Egypt football: Premier League season progresses. 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