Al Ahly vs ENPPI

Al Ahly's Egyptian Premier League title defense opened with real drama, as a late winner from Mohamed Afsha sealed a wild 3-2 comeback over Enppi at Cairo International Stadium. Enppi stunned the champions early, going ahead through Ali Ehab in the 17th minute and doubling it via Mohamed Essam in the 25th, sandwiched around a missed penalty from Mohamed Hamdy in the 23rd. Marwan Ateya pulled one back for the hosts just before halftime, in the 34th minute. Al Ahly leveled through a Zizo penalty in the 69th minute before Afsha struck in the 90th to complete the turnaround. Ateya and Enppi's Hazem Temsah both picked up late yellow cards. For Al Ahly, it's a scrappy but perfect start to defending their crown. For Enppi, it's a cruel opening-day defeat after squandering a two-goal lead and a golden penalty chance to seal an upset.