October 3, 2024

Several Pyramids FC players have been selected to represent their national teams during the international break from October 7 to 15. Right-back Mohamed Chibi will join the Moroccan national team for two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Central African Republic, scheduled for October 12 and 15. Striker Fiston Mayele has been named in DR Congo’s squad for their AFCON qualifying matches against Tanzania, set for October 10 and 15. Midfielder Blati Touré will represent Burkina Faso in their qualifiers against Burundi, taking place on October 10 and 13.

Pyramids FC is embarking on a preparatory camp in Turkey starting Friday, 4 October. This intensive training is ahead of their season opener against Zamalek on October 20 in Abu Dhabi, part of the Egyptian Super Cup semi-finals. The Pyramids FC delegation will depart on Friday morning, heading to their training camp in the Turkish city of Burdur, before returning to Cairo to enter the final phase of preparation for the Egyptian Super Cup. The team will conduct its training at the Turkey camp following a preparation program and plan established by head coach Krunoslav Jurčić. This program includes daily training sessions split into two periods and focuses on increasing fitness levels, following the rest the team recently enjoyed after defeating Rwanda’s APR FC and advancing to the group stage of the CAF Champions League. Pyramids FC will conclude the preparatory camp by playing a friendly match against the Turkish club Konyaspor at Konyaspor Stadium, before returning to Cairo and wrapping up the camp.