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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.

Pyramids FC has officially signed Nigerian left winger Sodiq Awujoola from Ceramica Cleopatra FC, reinforcing their squad ahead of the upcoming season. This acquisition is a strategic move to ensure the team is well-prepared for multiple domestic and continental competitions. The signing is spearheaded by CEO Mamdouh Eid and the transfers team led by Captain Amr Bassiouny. Sodiq Awujoola is 23 years old, born in Nigeria on November 10, 2000. Throughout his career, Awujoola has played 76 matches in the Egyptian Premier League, scoring 22 goals and providing 10 assists. Awujoola has also featured in 6 matches in the League Cup, scoring one goal and assisting four others, and was part of the championship-winning team with Ceramica Cleopatra FC. Additionally, Awujoola participated in 3 Egypt Cup matches, netting three goals and delivering one assist. During his tenure with Smouha FC, Awujoola played 51 matches, scoring 14 goals and providing four assists. With Ceramica Cleopatra FC, he appeared in 34 matches, scoring 12 goals and assisting 11 times.

The Pyramids FC football team has advanced to the group stage of the African Champions League, overcoming APR FC. Pyramids secured their spot with a 4-2 aggregate victory in the round of 32. They drew 1-1 in the first leg in Rwanda and won the second leg 3-1 today, Saturday, at the Air Defense Stadium. Today’s goals for Pyramids FC were scored by Mohamed Chibi, Fiston Mayele, and Karim Hafez (penalty).

The Pyramids FC team completed their training in the Rwandan capital, Kigali, before facing the Rwandan Army Club as part of the African Champions League matches. Pyramids FC will visit the Rwandan Army at 7 PM on Saturday at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali in the first leg of the Round of 32 of the African Champions League. The final training session took place at Amahoro Stadium, which will host the match, and lasted for one hour. The coaching staff allowed the Rwandan media to attend and film for 15 minutes. The training saw the participation of Fiston Mayele and Blati Touré for the first time in group sessions after joining the delegation yesterday from their countries, and the coaching staff checked on their condition.

In line with its ongoing efforts to strengthen the squad ahead of a busy season, Pyramids FC has completed a key signing as it prepares to compete in both domestic and continental tournaments. The club’s campaign begins this September in the Round of 32 of the CAF Champions League. Under the leadership of CEO Mamdouh Eid and Director of Transfers Amr Bassiouny, Pyramids FC continues to build a formidable team for the challenges ahead. Pyramids FC officially confirmed the acquisition of defender Tarek Alaa from Smouha SC, enhancing the squad with a strong and promising talent. Tarek Alaa, born on January 5, 2002, is 22 years old. Last season, he appeared in 26 matches for Smouha in the Egyptian Premier League, 2 matches in the Egypt Cup, and 3 matches in the EFA Cup.

Abdel Rahman Magdy expressed his great joy in joining Pyramids FC, highlighting that moving to a prominent club like Pyramids, which has been a major force since its inception, is an important step in his professional football career. He hopes to be a valuable addition to the team and help them win more championships alongside his teammates. Magdy added that he is pleased the club secured its first title by winning the Egypt Cup. He hopes to meet expectations and, with the current squad, help the team achieve success and continue competing for all major titles, as is the club’s tradition. Magdy said: “I come from a big club like Ismaily, which I wish the best for in the future. I want to thank the fans who supported me throughout the past years. I am happy to be here at Pyramids, a club with a professional administration that established itself as a major player from day one. My goal is to win every championship and become the best player in Egypt next season.” He also expressed his excitement about playing for Pyramids in the CAF Champions League, stating that he will be fully focused from day one to help the club achieve all its objectives. He emphasized that the team will compete for everything this season—the league, the cup, the Super Cup, and the Champions League. Magdy extended his gratitude to Pyramids’ management for their trust in him and their determination to sign and support him consistently. Although negotiations with Ismaily took some time, he thanked everyone involved, especially CEO Eng. Mamdouh Eid and director of transfers Captain Amr Bassiouny, who remained committed to securing his transfer. He is thrilled to be part of the team and hopes to live up to expectations. He is also excited to play alongside such a talented group of players, whom he considers brothers, and is looking forward to winning everything with them. He concluded: “God willing, Pyramids FC will win many championships in the coming years. We will compete for every title, and I’m confident our fanbase will grow everywhere. I am certain we will achieve great success and win all the trophies.”

As part of Pyramids FC’s strategy to strengthen the football team with top players for the new season, which includes participation in several local and continental championships, the club will begin its campaign this September in the Round of 32 of the CAF Champions League. This effort is led by club president Eng. Mamdouh Eid and the transfers department headed by Captain Amr Bassiouny. The club officially announced the signing of playmaker Abdel Rahman Magdy from Ismaily Club to enhance the midfield and attack with a skilled and experienced young player. Born on September 12, 1996, Abdel Rahman Magdy is 26 years old. He started his career in the youth ranks of Tersana Club before moving to Ismaily in 2017, where he stayed until his transfer to Pyramids FC. During his football career, Abdel Rahman Magdy played 161 local and continental matches, scoring 25 goals and providing 12 assists. Magdy has been an international player since March 23, 2019, and has played two international matches for the Egyptian national team. He was a key player in Egypt’s victory at the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations in 2019 and the team’s qualification for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

As part of its plan to strengthen the team ahead of the new season—where the club will compete in several domestic and continental tournaments, starting this September with the Round of 32 in the CAF Champions League—Pyramids FC, under the leadership of President Eng. Mamdouh Eid and head of transfers captain Amr Bassiouny, has officially announced the signing of forward Youssef Ibrahim Obama on a free transfer from Zamalek FC. The club aims to bolster its attack with a skilled and experienced player. Youssef Obama, born on December 2, 1995, is 28 years old. He has previously played for Zamalek, Al Ittihad Alexandria, Wadi Degla, and Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hazm. Throughout his impressive career, Obama has appeared in 297 matches, scoring 62 goals and providing 31 assists. He has won multiple championships, including three Egyptian Premier League titles, five Egypt Cups, one Egyptian Super Cup, one African Super Cup, and two CAF Confederation Cups.

Youssef Obama expressed his delight in joining Pyramids FC, saying it’s a wonderful feeling to play for a club of Pyramids’ stature, with big ambitions he’s excited to be part of. He emphasized how happy he is to be at a club run with such professionalism, where everything is provided to succeed thanks to the club’s highly competent management. Obama also expressed his joy at the club’s recent Egypt Cup victory, their first but certainly not the last, and stated that they will work together to win more titles in the future. “Pyramids FC is a big club, and everyone knows that well,” he said. “Everyone in Egypt knows that Pyramids FC was born a giant,” Obama explained, “and it only needed to win its first title, which has now been achieved with the Egypt Cup. This is just the beginning, and even better things are to come in all competitions.” He added, “I thank God for allowing me to achieve everything with Zamalek, except for one title—the CAF Champions League. God willing, I’ll work with my new teammates at Pyramids to win it. ” Obama expressed his excitement about being part of a strong organization, a big club, and playing alongside great players. He added that the dream doesn’t stop at competing for championships; together at Pyramids, they will achieve their goals and compete for every title. He also mentioned that his teammates feel like brothers to him, and he congratulated them on the Egypt Cup win, knowing how important it was for both the players and the club. He believes this is just the beginning of even greater success. Obama stressed that from the moment Pyramids FC arrived on the scene, it quickly became one of Egypt’s top clubs. With time, hard work, and more titles, the club’s fan base will continue to grow both locally and beyond.