Al Ahly vs Pyramids: Egyptian Premier League Title Race Goes Down to the Wire

The Egyptian Premier League is set for a dramatic conclusion as Al Ahly and Pyramids FC enter the final round separated by just two points in one of the tightest title races in years.

The Current Standings

After 24 games:

• Al Ahly lead with 55 points
• Pyramids FC follow closely with 53 points

With only one round remaining, the Red Devils have the title in their hands:

• If Al Ahly win against Pharco, they are champions—regardless of Pyramids' result.
• If Al Ahly draw, Pyramids must beat Ceramica Cleopatra by more than 6 goals to overtake them on goal difference.
• If Al Ahly lose and Pyramids win, the trophy heads to the Blue Wave for the first time in history.

Full Title Group Standings After Round 7

1. Al Ahly – 55 pts (24 matches)
2. Pyramids – 53 pts (24)
3. Zamalek – 41 pts (23)
4. National Bank of Egypt – 38 pts (23)
5. Al Masry – 36 pts (23)
6. Ceramica Cleopatra – 34 pts (23)
7. Pharco – 31 pts (22)
8. Petrojet – 26 pts (23)
9. Haras El Hodood – 23 pts (22)

A Three-Way Fight for the Golden Boot

The race for top scorer is also heating up, with three players tied at the top:

• Osama Faisal (National Bank) – 12 goals
• Nasser Mansi (Zamalek) – 12
• Emam Ashour (Al Ahly) – 12

They’re followed by:

• Yaw Annor (National Bank) – 10 goals
• Ben Hammouda (Ghazl El Mahalla) – 9
• Salah Mohsen, Shady Hussein, and Amr Nasser – 8 each