Al Ahly FC demonstrated their class with a 4-1 away victory over Pharco in the Egypt League Cup on January 10, 2026. The reigning Egyptian giants navigated a potentially tricky cup tie with professionalism, overpowering their hosts in the second half. Pharco held firm for the opening forty minutes, but Al Ahly broke the deadlock just before the interval. After the restart, Al Ahly shifted through the gears, scoring two quick goals to put the result beyond doubt. Pharco managed a consolation goal from a penalty, but Al Ahly immediately restored their three-goal cushion with a precise finish. The match result reinforced Al Ahly's status as favorites for the competition and gave them a perfect start in the group phase, while Pharco's spirited effort ultimately fell short against superior quality.