Zamalek SC secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Smouha SC in an Egyptian Premier League match on February 12, 2026. The only goal of the game came from a second-half penalty, calmly converted by Zamalek's captain after a handball was spotted by the VAR official. Smouha defended resolutely throughout and had a few promising attacks, but they lacked the final pass to seriously test the Zamalek goalkeeper. The home side controlled much of the possession but found it difficult to break down a compact Smouha block until the decisive penalty incident. This crucial win provides a significant boost for Zamalek's title aspirations, moving them up the league table, while Smouha will feel unfortunate to leave empty-handed after a disciplined performance.