Abdul-Wahed Abdul-Aziz scored what proved to be the winner one minute past the hour mark.

The Nigerian forward latched onto a neat pass to go clear on goal before slotting past Suez Cement keeper Wissam Ismail.

Suez Cement finished with 10 men after Mohamed Al-Fayoumi was sent off eight minutes from time.

The victory eased Telecom Egypt's relegation worries as they moved to 12th spot in the league table with 23 points, one clear of the relegation zone.

Suez Cement have an uphill to climb to stay in the top flight as they lie at the bottom on 20 points.