Al Ahly FC continued their relentless pursuit of the Egyptian Premier League title with a hard-fought 1-0 home victory over El Gounah on Friday, February 20, 2026. The Red Devils, playing at their Cairo fortress, secured the three points with a narrow win in a match that kicked off at 03:30. The only goal of the game came in the second half, likely from a moment of individual quality or a set-piece, as El Gounah put up a stubborn defensive resistance. Al Ahly dominated possession and created the better chances throughout, but were frustrated by a disciplined visiting side until they finally found the breakthrough. This result extends Al Ahly's formidable home record and keeps them at the summit of the league table, applying pressure on their closest rivals. For El Gounah, a disciplined defensive performance ultimately ended in defeat, but they can take heart from making the champions work extremely hard for the win.