Ghanaian striker Nana Poku played an influential role for Misr El Maqassa in their 1-1- stalemate against Al Ittihad which powered his side to the top of the Egyptian top-flight.

The 24-year-old played throttle for the side as they were held at home by the visitors.

The former Ashantigold goal poacher sits second on the top scorers chart with five goals.

Housan Saed opened the scoring for the visitors before Nadji pulled parity six minutes from time.