AL-ISKANDARIYYA, Egypt (Jan. 22, 2026) (Interstat) — Kahrabaa Ismailia FC opened its Egyptian Premier League season with a 2-1 road victory over Haras El Hodood SC on Thursday at Haras El-Hodod Stadium.

The visitors struck quickly, with Ali Sulieman scoring in the seventh minute. Haras El Hodood equalized just three minutes later through substitute Islam Abdulnaim. Kahrabaa Ismailia secured the win in the 17th minute when Mahmoud Ouka found the net. Ouka and Abdulnaim each finished with a goal and an assist.

The match was contentious, featuring six yellow cards. The result defied pre-match projections, which heavily favored the home side. Kahrabaa Ismailia begins the league campaign 1-0, while Haras El Hodood starts 0-1.