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Mamdouh Eid, President of Pyramids FC, has recognised the achievements of Congolese striker Fiston Kalala Mayele by honouring him for being named one of the top three players in Africa for 2023. Mayele has been in exceptional form for Pyramids since his arrival at the start of the season, competing across all tournaments. His performances earned him a spot in the final three for the African Player of the Year award at a ceremony held yesterday in Marrakech, Morocco. Mayele was the leading scorer in the last edition of the African Confederation Cup. Ahead of the team’s session at the Air Defense Stadium, as they prepare for their Premier League fixture against Municipal El-Mahalla, Eid presented a commemorative shield to Mayele in recognition of his contributions, expressing his best wishes and hopes for Mayele’s continued excellence with Pyramids.

Pyramids FC’s president, Mamdouh Eid, has recognised Moroccan international right-back Mohamed Chibi with the Player of the Month award for his exceptional performances in November. Chibi has been instrumental in Pyramids’ climb to the top of the Egyptian Premier League table and their robust campaign in the African Champions League group stages. The award was presented to Chibi by Eid ahead of the team’s training at the Air Defense Stadium, as they gear up for their upcoming league match against Municipal El-Mahalla. Eid expressed his hope for Chibi to continue his excellent form with Pyramids FC.

Pyramids FC’s Portuguese manager, Jaime Pacheco, has voiced his disappointment over the team’s recent goalless draw with Mamelodi Sundowns in a post-match press conference. Despite the team’s strong performance in Pretoria, South Africa, Pacheco believes that Pyramids deserved more than a draw, citing missed opportunities from quick counter-attacks that could have tipped the scales in their favor. Pacheco gave credit to the players for their exceptional effort throughout the match, particularly noting their superiority at many points in the game. He also highlighted tactical shifts, such as the defensive strategy employed in the first half to block Sundowns’ advances, and the second-half offensive enhancements with Abdullah El-Said and Mostafa Fathi on the pitch, which led to the creation of numerous chances. Looking ahead, Pacheco emphasized the importance of moving past the Pretoria result to focus on the critical league match against El-Mahalla and the upcoming fourth-round game against Sundowns in Cairo. Victories in the upcoming matches are crucial for Pyramids FC’s aspirations to reach the quarter-finals. The manager praised his technical staff for effectively conveying the game plan and pinpointing the strengths and weaknesses of Sundowns, while asserting that his players executed the strategy well enough to deserve a win.

Pyramids FC manager Jaime Pacheco has announced his team’s starting XI to take on South African giants Sundowns in their CAF Champions League group stage clash. The Egyptian side will visit Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Wednesday to battle Sundowns at 3pm local time. It’s the third matchday of the Champions League group phase. Pacheco has opted for the following lineup: Goalkeeper: Ahmed El Shennawy Defense line: Mohamed Hamdy – Ahmed Samy – Osama Galal – Mohamed Chini Midfield line: Blati Toure – Mohannad Lasheen – Karim Hafez – Ramadan Sobhy – Walid El-Karty Attack line: Fagrie Lakay The substitutes include: Ahmed Mayhoob – Ali Gabr – Ahmed Fathy – Ahmed Tawfik – Mohamed Reda Bobo – Abdullah El-Said – Mostafa Fathy – Youssef Osama – Dodo El-Gabbas Mahmoud Marei and Seif Gaafar were excluded from the lineup.

Pyramids FC has arrived at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, ahead of their crucial CAF Champions League clash with Sundowns. The Egyptian side is set to face the host team at 3 pm local time today in the third round of the group stages of the tournament. Portuguese head coach Jaime Pacheco conducted a detailed briefing with the players, which included video analysis and the unveiling of the starting lineup, as well as emphasizing key strategic points. Pyramids FC President Mamdouh Eid, was present to provide words of encouragement to the squad, expressing his strong belief in the team’s capability to progress and fulfill the club’s ambitions. Prior to the match, the players took to the pitch for a brief period before retreating to the dressing room to commence their pre-match warm-up routine.

Pyramids FC’s women’s team defeated Future FC 2-1 in their latest league match at the Sports City Stadium in Asmarat. The victory came during the ninth round of the league season. Striker Yewande Fajobi scored both goals for Pyramids, earning the team three important points. The win places Pyramids women in third place in the league standings, with 15 points and four games in hand.

Pyramids FC’s squad has left their base in Pretoria, heading to the Loftus Versfeld Stadium for a crucial African Champions League encounter against Mamelodi Sundowns. The Egyptian side, set to take the field at 3 pm local time today, is preparing for a key match in the third round of the group stages of the competition. Ahead of their departure, Portuguese manager Jaime Pacheco conducted a tactical session, presenting video analysis and revealing his lineup while stressing on strategic points vital for the upcoming match. Pyramids FC President Mamdouh Eid has expressed his unwavering confidence in the team, delivering a motivational speech to bolster the players’ spirits as they aim to continue their pursuit of the club’s ambitious objectives .

Pyramids FC has concluded its training session in South Africa as they prepare to face Sundowns in the African Champions League. The Egyptian club, Pyramids FC, completed their training in the host country, fine-tuning their skills ahead of the highly anticipated clash against Sundowns. In a crucial Group Stage match, Pyramids FC will take on Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Sunday. Led by President Mamdouh Eid, the team is brimming with confidence, emphasizing their determination to achieve the club’s objectives and secure a prominent position in African football. The training session, held at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, saw the players engage in a range of physical exercises, focusing on conditioning and adapting to the pitch. Despite heavy rainfall towards the end of the session, the team remained undeterred, displaying their resilience and optimism. As the match approaches, weather forecasts predict a high chance of heavy rain and a noticeable drop in temperatures in Pretoria. Nevertheless, Pyramids FC remains steadfast in their pursuit of a positive outcome in South Africa.

In preparation for a highly anticipated group stage match in the African Champions League, representatives from Sundowns and Pyramids FC convened in Pretoria, South Africa, to finalize match day arrangements. The technical meeting outlined jersey colors, kickoff times, and procedural details for Sunday’s clash at Loftus Versfel Stadium. Pyramids are set to visit Sundowns for a 3 p.m. kickoff on Sunday at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, in what will be the third round of the group stages for the prestigious continental club competition. The meeting resulted in Pyramids agreeing to don their traditional blue and white strip, with their goalkeeper to be clad in green. Hosts Sundowns will sport their iconic yellow and blue, with their goalkeeper in pink. Both teams are scheduled to make their way to the stadium at 1:10 p.m. with an immediate submission of team sheets to the match coordinator upon arrival being mandatory. Pyramids were represented at the meeting by Administrative Manager Ahmed Zaher, Head of Medical Staff Dr. Mostafa El-Mounayeri, Public Relations Manager Sherif Gamal, and Media Center Manager Atef Shady.