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Mid-Group Standstill: Al Ahly Bank and Ismaily Share the Spoils in Capital Cup

13 January 2026

Mid-Group Standstill: Al Ahly Bank and Ismaily Share the Spoils in Capital Cup
Al Ahly Bank vs Ismaily in the Capital Cup group stage.

Match snapshot

Al Ahly Bank bowed out of the Capital Cup after a goalless draw with Ismaily in the sixth round of Group Two tonight.

The match also saw a sending-off for talent Adel Saif in Al Ahly Bank's ranks at 90+6.

Under manager Ayman Al-Romadi, Al Ahly Bank's tally rose to seven points, finishing fourth in the group stage tonight.

Ismaily, under Algerian coach Miloud Hamdi, climbed to five points in fifth place tonight.

Group standings and progression

Petrojet led the group with 12 points, El Gouna trailed by two, and Wadi Degla sat third on seven tonight.

Modern Sport sit sixth and second-to-last on five points, followed by Pyramids on three overall.

The Capital Cup involves 21 Egyptian Premier League clubs, divided into three groups this season.

Winners and runners-up from each group advance, plus the two best third-placed teams overall.

Punchline: If football were a sniper, this game would still shoot for the headlines and miss the goal by a mile.

Punchline 2: And if footwork could cash checks, the scoreboard would be in overdraft by now.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the result of the match?

A goalless draw between Al Ahly Bank and Ismaily in the Capital Cup group stage.

Was there a sending-off?

Yes, Adel Saif was sent off in the 90+6th minute.

Who leads Group Two and what formed the standings?

Petrojet leads with 12 points; El Gouna trails by two; Wadi Degla is third with seven; Al Ahly Bank and Ismaily have seven and five respectively, with Modern Sport on five and Pyramids on three.