Following ex-Zamalek midfielder Hossam Arafat's 12th minute opener, Temsah drew level in spectacular fashion - taking on a handful of challengers before slotting home from inside the box.

But Mando restored Mahalla's advantage on the stroke of half time with another wonderful effort as Burkinabe forward Sano Youssef ensured that spoils were even two minutes past the hour mark.

Premier League debutants Raja made an auspicious start to their campaign, holding Ittihad to a 1-1 draw – with a debatable spot kick from the newcomers' Mohamed Saied cancelling out Mohamed Hamdi's long-range strike.

MCDR needed just a second-half goal from Sameh Aidarous to down Gouna, as a 69th minute header handed the Fayoum-based outfit all three points.

Ahli had to wait till the final 20 minutes to beat Military Production, with goals from Abdullah Al-Saied (penalty) and young forward Amr Gamal earning the Reds their first win of the season.