Zamalek produced an unconvincing display but managed to beat Military Production 3-2, and the Cairo club are still considering sacking head coach Henri Michel. The White Knights registered a vital win, but the match could have ended differently if it wasn't for the latter team's wastefulness. The win was of the utmost importance for Michel, as a loss or even a draw would have most probably resulted in his immediate departure. The Frenchman, who was appointed in August following the sacking of Michel Decastel, cut short the post-match press conference. A reporter asked him why he changes his starting line-up every game, but Michel overacted for no apparent reason. "There is nothing called a fixed line-up," Michel replied before storming out. As in most of their matches this season, Zamalek lacked consistency and were vulnerable at the back against Production, pundits believe. On Song On the other hand, Ahli kept their three-point lead on top of the league table after beating ENPPI 2-0. Superstar Mohamed Abou-Treika, who bagged a brace in the last week's 2-1 win over Mansoura, was once again on song as he wrapped up another victory over ENPPI with a second strike. Former Ismaili striker Mohamed Fadl was introduced as a second-half substitute to notch the opener on the hour mark, thanks to Abou-Treika's precise cross.
Abou-Treika Egypt skipper Hassan replaced mercurial midfielder Barakat right after the break, to help Ahli dominate in midfield during an eventful second half. "When we took the lead ENPPI changed their strategy to equalize, hence their defensive problems appeared," Red Devils assistant coach Alaa Maihoub said after the game. "The introduction of Ahmed Hassan and Mohamed Fadl is definitely another reason why we won." Bekoe Brace Petrojet battered Harras Hodoud 3-1 away to keep trailing leaders Ahli by three points, with Eric Bekoe putting in a performance to remember. Ghanaian ace Bekoe opened the scoring on 28 minutes, before Osama Mohamed earned Mokhtar Mokhtar's men a two-goal cushion. Ahmed Eid pulled one back for Hodoud seven minutes from the hour mark, but Bekoe killed off the game with a third strike three minutes from time. Elsewhere, Ismaili were held to their fourth league draw this season by Gouna, and now they lie fourth with 13 points. Gaish defeated Asyut Petroleum 3-1 to go third on 14 points. The Petroleum team, who lie bottom, are yet to register their maiden victory. Masri played out a goalless draw with Mansoura, and so have Ghazl Mahalla with Ittihad. Honors were also even between Police Union and Arab Contractors in a 1-1 stalemate.
