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Cleopatra Clinches the Lead: a 3-1 Triumph that Deepens Union’s Woes

21 January 2026

Cleopatra Clinches the Lead: a 3-1 Triumph that Deepens Union’s Woes
Ceramica Cleopatra stretch top of the league after a 3-1 win.

Match Overview

Ceramica Cleopatra extended their lead at the top of the Egyptian Premier League with a 3-1 win over Al Ittihad of Alexandria at Ismailia Canal Authority Stadium in Ismailia, opening the 15th round of the campaign.

Amr Solia opened the scoring for Ceramica after 16 minutes, but arrival Mohammed Afsha equalized for Al Ittihad in the 31st minute from a kick.

Afsha, on loan from Al Ahly, scored his first goal for his new club after joining in the winter window in January.

Nigerian forward Sadiq Igala hit the opener for Ceramica in the 38th minute.

New recruit Mohammed Abdul Allah, on loan from Al Ahly, scored his first for Ceramica and added a third in the 80th.

With Ali Maher at the helm, Ceramica climbed to 32 points, leading the table; Al Ittihad, coached by Tamer Mustafa, remained at 8 points in 20th place after suffering their tenth defeat in 14 matches.

Punchline: More goals, more glory and more excuses for the coach's coffee bill.

Punchline: If the scoreboard could talk, it would ask for a refill.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who scored for Ceramica Cleopatra in the match?

Amr Solia opened the scoring, Sadiq Igala added the second, and Mohammed Abdul Allah completed the scoring.

What was the final score and where was the match played?

The final score was 3-1, and the match was played at the Ismailia Canal Authority Stadium in Ismailia.

Who is the Ceramica Cleopatra coach mentioned in the article?

Ali Maher was the Ceramica Cleopatra coach in this fixture.