Ahli moved five points clear on top of the league after beating Ismaili 2-1 on Saturday. The title holders capitalized on Zamalek's defeat in Port Said 2-0 against Masri earlier on the same day. Ahli now have 55 points, five ahead of arch-rivals Zamalek, who come second. Both teams clash on Wednesday, with just four games remaining in the domestic season.
Manuel Jose converted a six-point deficit to a five-point lead Mohamed Barakat broke the deadlock in the 24th minute, when he went one-on-one with Mohamed Fathi, before chipping over the Ismaili keeper. The visitors equalized one minute into the second period, after Amr Al-Sulaya's header beat Ahli goalie Ahmed Abdul-Monem. But African Cup of Nations top scorer Geddo hit the winner in the 57th minute after a give-and-go with substitute striker Dominique Da Silva. Geddo received the ball behind the Ismaili backline, and sent a neat left-footer into the net.