Zamalek moved top of the Egyptian Premier League after a late 1-0 win over Ghazl El-Mahalla, while Suez Petrojet beat El Gouna 2-1.

Ahmed Sherif converted an 88th-minute penalty to secure all three points for Zamalek at Ghazl El-Mahalla Stadium on Wednesday.

The victory took the White Knights to 13 points from five matches. They moved level with Al Ahly and climbed above the Red Devils on goal difference.

Zamalek struggled to break down a Mahalla side playing their first match under new head coach Khaled Galal. The hosts also created chances of their own, but Mahdi Soliman denied Abdo Yehia in the first half before the forward wasted another opportunity after the break.

Zamalek finally found the breakthrough when the referee awarded them a late penalty following a challenge on Mahmoud Bentayg.

Sherif, who had come off the bench at half-time, stepped up and converted in the 88th minute. The goal secured Zamalek’s fourth league victory of the season.

The White Knights remain unbeaten after four wins and one draw. Mahalla, meanwhile, stay bottom of the table with one point from five matches.

Suez Petrojet Claim Back-to-Back Wins

Earlier on Wednesday, Suez Petrojet continued their recovery by beating El Gouna 2-1 at Khaled Beshara Stadium.

Mostafa El-Badry opened the scoring after 25 minutes. Mohamed Ali Okasha doubled the visitors’ lead eight minutes later.

El Gouna defender Saber El-Shimy pulled one back in stoppage time, but Suez Petrojet held on for the win.

The victory lifted Suez Petrojet to seven points and marked their second successive league win. They had collected only one point from their opening three matches before beating Al Masry 2-1 in Gameweek Four.

El-Badry has now scored three goals in five league appearances this season.

Wednesday’s fixtures continued a Gameweek Five that began on Monday.

Smouha recorded their first victory of the season, while Ceramica Cleopatra beat National Bank of Egypt to move temporarily to the top.

Al Ahly then reclaimed top spot on Tuesday with a 2-0 win over Abu Qir Fertilizers, while Ittihad Alexandria, Modern Sport and Arab Contractors also secured victories the same day.

The fifth round concludes on Thursday. ZED face Canal SC before Pyramids take on Eastern ENPPI.