Al Ahly FC continued their relentless pursuit of the Egyptian Premier League title with a hard-fought 0-1 away victory over Smouha SC at Alexandria Stadium on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The narrow win kept the pressure on their rivals at the top of the table. In a tense and tactical affair, the only goal of the game came just before halftime. Al Ahly won a free-kick in a dangerous area, and their star midfielder expertly curled the ball into the top corner, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance. Smouha SC defended resolutely and threatened on the counter-attack in the second half, but they could not find a way past Al Ahly's experienced backline. The match ended 0-1, a result that showcased Al Ahly's ability to grind out results even when not at their fluent best. The Al Ahly manager praised his team's professionalism, while the Smouha coach was proud of his players' effort against the champions.