The Egypt captain put the icing on the cake with a neat finish in the 90th minute after Mohamed Tchite scored twice in the 14th and 82nd minute.

Nicolas Frutos was also on the score sheet for Anderlecht while Wilfried Dalmat scored the consolation goal for the visitors.

The result put Anderlecht in second place before the winter break on 37 points, three behind leaders Racing Genk.

Holders Anderlecht are looking to retain the local title after bowing out of the Champions League and failing to secure a UEFA Cup spot.