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EPL title race heats up after Round 10

by Tamer Mohamed
October 6, 2025
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EPL title race heats up after Round 10 1 - Egyptian Gazette
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CAIRO — Round 10 of the 2025–26 Egyptian Premier League delivered high drama as Al-Masry roared back to reclaim top spot in a weekend packed with surprises. Al-Ahly maintained their title push, extending their winning streak to four matches to move up to third, while Zamalek’s struggles deepened despite holding second place. Ceramica Cleopatra powered their way into fourth, and Enppi continued their surge up the table to fifth.

EPL title race heats up after Round 10 3 - Egyptian Gazette

Enppi 1–0 ZED FC

Enppi clinched a hard-fought 1–0 victory over ZED FC at Petro Sport Stadium to climb into fifth place in the league standings.

Midfielder Mody Naser netted the decisive goal in the 11th minute, capping off a well-worked move down the left flank before slotting past goalkeeper Ali Lotfi to give the Petroleum side an early lead.

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The second half saw an open contest, with both sides trading attacks. Enppi threatened to double their advantage early in the half, while ZED grew stronger in the closing stages but failed to find the equalizer.

The result lifted Enppi to 17 points, while ZED FC slipped to 11th on 12.

Pharco 0-0 Degla

Pharco FC was held to a 0-0 draw by Wadi Degla in their clash at Haras El-Hodood Stadium.

The result lifted Pharco to six points in 19th place, while Degla moved up to 16 points to sit sixth in the table.

EPL title race heats up after Round 10 7 - Egyptian Gazette

Both sides struggled to create clear chances in a cagey first half, with Pharco pushing forward in search of an opener to move clear of the danger zone.

Degla dominated after the break but failed to make their pressure count, missing several opportunities to seal the win.

Ceramica 3–0 El-Hodood

Ceramica Cleopatra cruised to a comfortable 3–0 victory over Haras El-Hodood.

EPL title race heats up after Round 10 9 - Egyptian Gazette

Striker Marwan Osman “Otaka” opened the scoring in the 34th minute, before South African forward Fakhri Lakay doubled the lead in first-half stoppage time. Nigerian winger Sodiq Awujoola sealed the win with a third goal after the break.

Ceramica’s win took them to 17 points and fourth spot, as El-Hodood stayed 15th on 11.

El-Gouna 1–0 El-Geish

El-Gouna continued their solid run with a narrow 1–0 victory over Talae El-Geish at the Sports Authority Stadium.

Midfielder Mohamed Emad struck the winner in the 56th minute, converting a low cross from striker Marwan Mohsen to secure all three points.

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The victory moved El-Gouna up to 10th on 12 points, leaving El-Geish 16th with nine.

Smouha 2–0 Ismaily

Smouha cruised past Ismaily 2–0 at Alexandria’s Borg El-Arab Stadium, deepening the visitors’ crisis with a sixth consecutive league defeat.

Goals from Senegalese striker Pape Badji in the 49th minute and midfielder Ahmed Fawzi seven minutes later sealed a comfortable win for the Alexandrian side, who dominated throughout and could have added more.

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The result moved Smouha up to eighth with 14 points, leaving Ismaily rooted to the bottom on four.

Ittihad 2–1 Contractors

Al-Ittihad of Alexandria claimed a vital 2–1 win over Arab Contractors at Alexandria Stadium.

Midfielder Fady Farid opened the scoring in the 39th minute after a slick move involving Favour Ake, before striker Shoukry Naguib capitalized on a defensive blunder to equalize on the hour mark.

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Nigerian forward Akim restored Al-Ittihad’s lead with a powerful header in the 77th minute, securing three precious points for the hosts.

The victory moved Al-Ittihad up to 17th on eight points, with Contractors remaining 20th with five.

Tags: 2025–26Al-MasryCeramica CleopatraEgyptian Premier LeagueEnppiPharco FCWadi DeglaZamalek
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