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Pyramids FC made history on June 1, 2025, by securing their first-ever CAF Champions League title with a 2–1 victory over South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns in the second leg of the final at Cairo’s 30 June Stadium, clinching a 3–2 aggregate triumph. After the first leg ended in a 1–1 draw in Pretoria, Fiston Mayele gave Pyramids the lead in the 23rd minute by capitalizing on a defensive error, and Ahmed Samy doubled the advantage with a header from a free-kick in the 56th minute. Despite Iqraam Rayners pulling one back for Sundowns late in the match, Pyramids held firm under intense pressure to seal the victory. Under the guidance of Croatian coach Krunoslav Jurcic, Pyramids attracted a crowd of 30,000 supporters at the 30 June Stadium. This triumph makes Pyramids just the fourth Egyptian club to lift the CAF Champions League trophy, joining the ranks of Al Ahly, Zamalek, and Ismaily. It follows last season’s Egyptian Cup victory, underscoring the rapid ascent of Pyramids since their relocation to Cairo in 2018. Fiston Mayele, who opened the scoring in the final, finished the tournament as its top scorer with six goals, cementing his name in club history. With this victory, Pyramids will represent Africa at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States later this year.

Croatian coach Krunoslav Jurčić has announced Pyramids FC’s lineup for the CAF Champions League final second leg against Mamelodi Sundowns. Sundowns will visit Pyramids tonight at 8:00 PM at Air Defence Stadium in Cairo, after the first leg in Pretoria ended in a 1–1 draw at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Starting Lineup • Goalkeeper: Ahmed El-Shenawy • Defenders: Mohamed Hamdy – Mahmoud Marei – Ahmed Samy – Mohamed Chibi • Midfielders: Mohannad Lashin – Walid Karti – Blati Touré – Ahmed Atef (Qata) – Ramadan Sobhi • Forward: Fiston Mayele SubstitutesSherif Ekramy – Ali Gabr – Karim Hafez – Mostafa Fathi – Ibrahim Adel – Marwan Hamdy – Abdelrahman Magdy – Youssef Obama – Ahmed Tawfiq

Ahmed El-Shenawy, goalkeeper for Pyramids FC, affirmed that despite already qualifying for the CAF Champions League quarterfinals, the match against Mali’s Djoliba remains important. Because it will be played on Pyramids’ home turf, he emphasized that they will not accept dropping any points at home. Therefore, securing a win and adding three more points to their tally is crucial. Djoliba will face Pyramids at 9 p.m. on Saturday at the Air Defense Stadium in the final group-stage match of the Champions League. El-Shenawy explained that Pyramids had been dealing with several injuries recently, but the situation has improved significantly. He credited the head coach for effectively rotating the squad and involving all players to cope with absences, injuries, and other unforeseen circumstances. He added that the team will face Djoliba with its usual approach—playing for a win, with no other option. El-Shenawy stressed that the team fell short of expectations in last year’s Champions League, exiting in the group stage. That disappointment served as a powerful motivator to achieve better results this season, aim for the latter stages, and compete for the title. Now that the first objective—qualifying for the next round—has been achieved, the team expects a series of tough matches ahead but will do its utmost to keep going. He noted that Pyramids features players with considerable experience who have competed in major finals both in Africa and domestically, making them well-equipped to go after the championship.

The Croatian coach Krunoslav Jurčić, manager of Pyramids FC, stressed the importance of the match against Mali’s Djoliba in the CAF Champions League. He confirmed that it is the final match in the group stage, and although the team has already achieved its initial goal of qualifying for the quarterfinals, the game remains important, and they must win to maintain their momentum. Djoliba will face Pyramids at 9 p.m. on Saturday at the Air Defense Stadium in the last group-stage match of the Champions League. Speaking at a press conference, Jurčić explained that despite having qualified, winning is still crucial for Pyramids because there are possibilities of finishing at the top of the group. That makes victory vital—mere qualification is not enough. He added that it is fantastic for a relatively new club like Pyramids to be among the top eight teams in Africa, which is a great source of pride, and he is proud of his players. The head coach affirmed that although Djoliba has been eliminated from the tournament, it remains a strong team with young players who command respect. Pyramids will approach the game with full respect, aiming for nothing less than a win, and could still potentially finish at the top of the group. Jurčić noted that the team is fully prepared, and he will select the appropriate lineup in light of any absences or the availability of players. Pyramids faces tough matches for the rest of the month in the Egyptian League, so it is important to manage everything in the best possible way.

Croatian manager Krunoslav Jurčić, head coach of Pyramids FC, has announced the starting lineup for the upcoming CAF Champions League match against Angola’s Sagrada. Pyramids will face Sagrada away this Saturday at 6:00 PM local time at November 11 Stadium in Luanda, Angola, as part of the fifth round of the group stage of the Champions League. Starting Lineup Goalkeeper: Ahmed El-Shenawy Defenders: Ali Gabr, Mahmoud Marei, Ahmed Tawfik, Karim Hafez Midfielders: Blati Touré, Ibrahim Adel, Ahmed Atef “Kotta,” Mostafa Fathi, Walid El Karti Forward: Fiston Mayele SubstitutesSherif Ekramy, Osama Galal, Tarek Alaa, Ramadan Sobhi, Abdelrahman Magdy, Sedik Ejola, Youssef “Obama,” Marwan Hamdy, Dodo El Gabbas

Pyramids FC’s management has decided that the team will travel directly from Bamako, the capital of Mali, to Tunisia after their match against Djoliba. This move is part of their preparations for the upcoming CAF Champions League group-stage clash against Espérance Sportive de Tunis. Pyramids FC is set to face Djoliba at 6:00 PM today in the second round of the group stage at the 26 March Stadium in Bamako. The team will take a private flight directly from Bamako to Tunis, arriving early Monday morning. This will allow them to begin preparations for the third-round match against Espérance, scheduled for 9:00 PM on Saturday, December 14, at Rades Stadium. This decision was made to save time and effort, enabling the team to enter an early training camp for the third-round fixture. Both the second and third rounds are being played away from home, making efficient travel arrangements crucial.

Pyramids FC will hold its first training session today in the Malian capital, Bamako, in preparation for their CAF Champions League clash against Djoliba. The team is set to face Djoliba at 6:00 PM on Sunday at the Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako, as part of the second round of the Champions League group stage. Pyramids FC will conduct their first training session at one of the pitches in Mali’s National Teams Complex at 6:00 PM today. Their final training session will take place at 6:00 PM on Saturday at the Stade du 26 Mars, the venue for Sunday’s match. The Pyramids FC delegation, headed by Engineer Mamdouh Eid, arrived in Mali on Thursday evening after an eight-hour private flight. The team is gearing up for the second round of the group stage, where they currently lead the group with three points following their 5-1 victory over Angola’s Sagrada in the opening round.

Croatian coach Krunoslav Jurčić, head coach of Pyramids FC, affirmed that the team is fully prepared to face Mali’s Djoliba in the CAF Champions League. He emphasized that the team has worked hard in recent weeks to maintain their strong performance in the tournament, following their 5-0 victory in the opening round against Angola’s Sagrada. Pyramids FC will play away against Djoliba at 6:00 PM on Sunday at the Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako, the Malian capital, in the second round of the Champions League group stage. At the press conference, Jurčić noted that he had studied Djoliba’s recent Champions League match against Tunisia’s Esperance. Despite their 4-0 loss, he recognized that Djoliba is a strong team with talented, predominantly young players. He acknowledged that the match will be challenging, given it will take place on Djoliba’s home ground in front of their supporters. Djoliba will undoubtedly be eager to bounce back from their earlier defeat. Jurčić stressed that Pyramids FC traveled to Mali with one goal: victory. He underlined that winning is essential to maintaining their momentum in the Champions League. Despite the absence of key players such as El-Shenawy, Ibrahim Adel, Obama, and Awujoola, he expressed confidence in the team’s ability to secure a win and make significant progress in this prestigious competition. The coach also dismissed concerns about the team following their recent league loss to Al-Masry, pointing to their strong performances in both the domestic league and the Champions League. He expressed optimism that the team will improve in the coming stages and is confident in their ability to develop further and compete strongly in all tournaments.

This morning, the technical meeting for the Djoliba vs. Pyramids match, part of the CAF Champions League group stage, was held at the headquarters of the Malian Football Federation. Pyramids FC will face Mali’s Djoliba at 6:00 PM on Sunday at the Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako, as part of the second round of the group stage of the Champions League. During the meeting, it was agreed that Pyramids FC will wear their primary kit, consisting of blue and white, while the goalkeeper will wear a full green kit. Meanwhile, Djoliba will wear their full red kit, with their goalkeeper dressed in green and black. It was also decided that the Pyramids FC delegation would leave their hotel in Bamako early to ensure they arrive at the stadium an hour and a half before kickoff, avoiding expected traffic on the roads leading to the Stade du 26 Mars. Representing Pyramids FC at the technical meeting were Ahmed Zaher, the administrative director, Sherif Gamal, the public relations manager, Atef Shady, the media center director, and Mohamed Negm, the club’s marketing officer

Pyramids FC has received notification from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) regarding the dates of the first three group-stage matches in the CAF Champions League. Pyramids FC is placed in Group D of the continental competition, which also includes Espérance de Tunis (Tunisia), Sagrada Esperança (Angola), and Djoliba AC (Mali). The schedule for Pyramids FC’s first three matches is as follows: • First Round: Pyramids FC vs. Sagrada Esperança – 6:00 PM on Tuesday, November 26, at the Air Defense Stadium. • Second Round: Djoliba AC vs. Pyramids FC – 3:00 PM Cairo time on December 8, at the 26 March Stadium in Bamako, the capital of Mali. • Third Round: Espérance de Tunis vs. Pyramids FC – 6:00 PM Cairo time on December 14, at the Olympic Stadium in Rades.