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South Africa’s Sundowns started strong in the African Champions League, beating Mauritania’s Nouadhibou 3-0. The match was held at the Loftus Versfeld stadium in South Africa, as part of the first round of matches in the first group. Sundowns’ Lucas Costa scored the first goal in the 22nd minute, followed by Peter Shalulile’s goal in the 28th minute. Gastón Sirino added a third goal in the 74th minute, securing a solid win for Sundowns. Nouadhibou faced a setback when they were reduced to ten players from the 70th minute, after Papa Kar Diop was sent off. This made the match more difficult for the Mauritanian team in their Champions League debut. The win puts Sundowns at the top of the group, leading on goal difference over Pyramids, who also won their first match against Congo’s Mazembe by a single goal. Next Saturday, Pyramids will play against Nouadhibou in the second round of the group stage. The match will be held at the Sheikh Bouaydia Stadium, in Mauritania’s capital.

 Pyramids FC are set to play against Nouadhibou, Mauritania’s champions, in an African Champions League match, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed. The game is scheduled for 6:00 PM on Saturday, December 2, at Nouakchott’s Sheikh Bouydi Stadium. An Ethiopian refereeing team, led by Bamlak Tessema, will officiate the match. Tessema will be assisted by Tigle Belachew and Fasika Yuleshet, with Mitiku Teodros acting as the fourth official. Yaya Balde of Senegal will serve as the match observer. Serge Samuel from Burkina Faso will oversee the referees’ performance. Abdellah Atmani from Morocco has been appointed as the general coordinator, with Kenya’s Evans Ocharo as the security coordinator.

Jaime Pacheco, Portuguese manager of Pyramids FC, expressed his gratitude to his players and the club’s management following their win over Mazembe in the African Champions League. He praised the team’s performance and their deserving victory against the historically significant Mazembe. Pacheco emphasized that Pyramids, in their Champions League debut, are proving to be strong contenders. In a press conference, Pacheco highlighted the team’s approach of focusing on each match as it comes. He commended the players for executing the technical staff’s strategies effectively and stressed the importance of maintaining their performance level in the upcoming five matches to ensure progression to the next round. Pacheco noted the significant impact of injuries on the team but expressed confidence in the squad’s ability to overcome these challenges. He acknowledged the importance of key players like Abdullah El-Said, Ahmed Fathy, and Sherif Ekramy, praising their leadership and influence within the team. Concluding, Pacheco emphasized the team’s offensive capabilities and their potential to score more in future matches. He expressed satisfaction with the team’s current performance and urged them to focus on the upcoming fixtures, including a crucial league match against Ismaily and continuing their Champions League campaign.

Pyramids FC defeated their Congolese counterparts, Mazembe, by a goal in the match that took place this evening, Friday, at the Air Defense Stadium, as part of the first round of the African Champions League group stage. South African Fakhri Lakay scored our team’s only goal in the 54th minute, following a shot from a ball received from Fiston Mayele inside the penalty area. This is our team’s first goal in the group stage of the African Champions League. With this victory, Pyramids top their group with 3 points and await the match between South Africa’s Sundowns and Mauritania’s Nouadhibou to determine the group leader after the first round.

Pyramids FC’s women football team delivered a stunning performance, securing an 8-0 win against El Tayaran at the Air Defense Stadium, in their eighth-round league match. May Magdy led the charge with an impressive four-goal haul. Farah Hisham added a brace, while Noura Khaled and Yetunde Fajobi each contributed a goal to the tally. This commanding victory propels the Pyramids women to third in the league standings, amassing 12 points from four matches. The team also has four postponed matches in hand, potentially boosting their position further.

Ibrahim Adel, Pyramids FC star and captain of the national Olympic team, was awarded as Egypt’s Best Rising Player for 2023 by the Dar Al-Tahrir Publishing Foundation. The award was presented during the 61st annual Football and Stadiums Oscar ceremony. Adel secured the award due to his exceptional performance with Pyramids FC last season, and his leadership of the national Olympic team to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games where he was named the tournament’s best player. Adel’s award was received by Pyramids FC coach Mahmoud Fathallah, who was unable to attend due to an injury. The presenters included Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports, Hisham Hatab, President of the Egyptian Olympic Committee, Eyad Abu El Hagag, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dar Al-Tahrir for Printing and Publishing, and Mohamed El-Demerdash, Editor-in-Chief of the Football and Stadiums newspaper.

Mamdouh Eid, CEO of Pyramids FC, has been recognized as the Best Club CEO in Egypt for 2023 by the Dar Al-Tahrir Publishing Foundation. The award was given at their 61st Football and Stadiums Oscar ceremony. Eid was chosen as the Best Club CEO for 2023 due to his effective leadership, which has significantly transformed Pyramids FC. His strategic vision and management skills have elevated the club to new levels, making it a formidable contender not only in Egypt but also across Africa and the Arab region. The award was presented to Eid by a distinguished panel that included Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Hisham Hatab, the President of the Egyptian Olympic Committee, Eyad Abu El Hagag, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dar Al-Tahrir for Printing and Publishing, and Mohamed El-Demerdash, the Editor-in-Chief of the Football and Stadiums newspaper. 

Pyramids FC’s Board of Directors extends its heartiest congratulations to the Zamalek Club for their remarkable victory in the semi-finals of the Egypt Cup, securing their spot in the finals of this historic championship in Egyptian football. The club also expresses gratitude towards Pyramids FC players for their formidable efforts throughout the match. Despite the loss, their dedication and commitment were commendable. However, the refereeing was a disappointing aspect of the game. Pyramids FC’s official statement reads as follows: “On behalf of Pyramids FC’s Board of Directors, along with all our staff, we extend sincere congratulations to the Zamalek Club, its Board of Directors, players, and fans on this win and advancement to the final round of the Egypt Cup. The Board of Directors would like to express our profound appreciation for our team. Despite playing a challenging match with only ten players, they made exceptional efforts. . While we have no intention to undermine the victory achieved by Zamalek Club, we must express our concern with the questionable and seemingly unfounded refereeing decisions against Pyramids FC during the match, including the issuing of yellow and red cards. The absence of fairness and integrity can lead to a detrimental impact on the sport, and we believe the refereeing decisions in the semi-final match of the Egypt Cup were, regrettably, a clear example of this.”

Jaime Pacheco, the Portuguese coach and technical director of Pyramids FC, has announced the team’s line-up for tonight’s Egyptian Cup Championship match against Zamalek. The match between Pyramids FC and Zamalek will take place at 7pm this evening at the Cairo International Stadium, as part of the semi-final round of the Cup Championship. The line-up includes: Goalkeeper: Ahmed El Shenawy Defence: Mohamed Hamdi, Ali Gabr, Ahmed Sami, and Mohamed El-Shenawy Midfielders: Mohanad Lasheen, Walid El Karti, Mostafa Fathi, Abdullah El-Said, and Blati Toure Forward: Fiston Mayele The substitutes’ bench will feature: Sherif Ekramy, Mahmoud Marei, Karim Hafez, Ahmed Fathi, Ahmed Tawfik, Ramadan Sobhi, Youssef Osama Nabih, Seif Farouk Gaafar, and Dodo El-Gabas. 

Pyramids FC, along with its board of directors and entire staff, are sending their best wishes to Mr. El Amry Farouk, Vice President of El Ahly Club, for a swift recovery. They are praying for his health and wellness during this challenging time. Mr. Mamdouh Eid, the President of Pyramids FC, has personally extended his well-wishes by sending a bouquet of flowers to Mr. Farouk. He is eagerly looking forward to an opportunity to visit Mr. Farouk as soon as circumstances allow. Mr. Farouk encountered an unexpected health issue during a club meeting. This resulted in his immediate transfer to a hospital where he underwent critical surgery. He is currently being cared for in the intensive care unit.