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12 October – Pyramids FC’s midfielder, Islam Eissa, remains in the UAE where he is undergoing a rigorous training and rehabilitation program. Eissa has been unable to join the team since the end of last season, due to suffering from a severe foot injury. His stay in the UAE is aimed at regaining his fitness and getting back to the team as soon as possible. After wearing a cast for two months and performing some minor ankle strengthening exercises, recent X-rays confirmed that the fracture has healed. Eissa will continue his rehabilitation program in the UAE for several more weeks, after which he is expected to return and gradually reintegrate into the team’s training.

Pyramids FC manager Jaime Pacheco Jaime Pacheco, has announced that the team will resume training on Friday at the Air Defense Stadium, after a four-day break. This decision comes after the team’s recent victory over Enppi in the Premier League, where Congolese international Fiston Mayele scored the only goal. From Friday, the team will start preparing for their post-international break match against Future FC in the fourth round of the league championship. The match will take place on Sunday, October 22, at the Cairo International Stadium.

The Pyramids FC delegation has left Cairo International Airport on its way to Turkey to participate in the training camp in preparation for the new season. The Pyramids FC camp starts today, Friday, and continues until September 7th in the city of Antalya on the coast of Turkey. Portuguese coach Jaime Pacheco chose 24 players to travel to Turkey, and the list is as follows: Goalkeepers: Ahmed El-Shenawy – Sherif Ekramy – Youssef Nader Defense: Mahmoud Hamdi – Ahmed Sami – Ali Gabr – Osama Jalal – Mohamed Chibi – Mohamed Hamdi – Ahmed Fathi – Karim Hafez Midfield: Blati Toure – Ramadan Sobhi – Ahmed Tawfik – Mohamed Reda Bobo – Walid El Karti – Abdullah El-Said – Saif Jaafar – Youssef Osama Nabei – Mahmoud Saber – Ibrahim Adel Forwards: Dodo El-Gabbas – Viston Mayele – Fakhri Lakai

Dr. Mostafa Al-Muniri, head of the medical team at Pyramids FC, revealed that midfielder Ahmed Tawfik suffered a severe ankle sprain during the match against Rwanda’s APR in the African Champions League.  Tawfik had to leave the field during the first half of the match, and was replaced by Burkina Faso international midfielder, Blati Toure.  The extent and severity of Tawfik’s injury, as well as the duration of his absence, will be determined after he undergoes X-rays in the coming hours.  It is worth noting that Ahmed Tawfik will miss the matches against Zamalek and Al-Ahly Bank in the first and second rounds of the new Premier League season due to a suspension from the last league match of the previous season.

Pyramids FC will be without Chibi and Ahmed Tawfik for their Premier League match against Zamalek due to suspension.  Zamalek is scheduled to visit Pyramids FC next Thursday at 7 PM at the Air Defense Stadium as part of the first round of the Premier League Championship. Ahmed Zaher, the Administrative Director, confirmed the absences of Chibi and Tawfik.  Chibi received his third yellow card in the last match of the previous season against Al-Ahly, while Tawfik was sent off in the same match. As a result, they will miss the matches against Zamalek and Al-Ahly Bank.

Pyramids FC drew with Rwanda’s APR in the first leg of the 33rd round of the African Champions League. Pyramids dominated the second half and were close to scoring, but missed opportunities left the match goalless.  Pyramids FC is expected to secure their qualification in the return match in Cairo at the end of the month.

Mamdouh Eid, CEO of Pyramids FC and head of the football team’s delegation in Rwanda, has presented the club’s shield to the Egyptian Embassy in Kigali. This gesture is in recognition of the embassy’s efforts in facilitating the club’s mission during their trip to Kigali for their Champions League match against the Rwanda’s APR.  Eid presented the club’s shield to Ambassador Rania Al-Banna, the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Kigali, in appreciation for the diplomatic mission’s efforts. Eid also exchanged commemorative shields with the president of the Rwandan Army club on the sidelines of their meeting at Kigali Stadium.

The Egyptian coaching team of Sudan’s Al-Merrikh SC, under the leadership of Osama Nabih, expressed their support for Pyramids FC in their match against Rwanda’s APR.  This match marks Pyramids FC’s start of their Champions League journey at Kigali Stadium, in Rwanda’s capital.  Pyramids FC is visiting their Rwandan counterparts this afternoon at Kigali Stadium for the African Champions League. Osama Nabih and his coaching team met with CEO Mamdouh Eid,, Amr Basyouni, the Director of Contracts, and the rest of the delegation, wishing them success in their continental championship journey.  It is noteworthy that Al-Merrikh SC is also in Kigali for their own Champions League match against Young Africans SC of Tanzania.

Pyramids FC CEO, Mamdouh Eid, has expressed his optimism about the team’s ongoing preparations in Turkey for the forthcoming season. He drew attention to the upbeat atmosphere permeating the camp, with all involved expressing satisfaction with both the location and its top-tier facilities, which are conducive to maintaining focus and optimising training output. “There’s a real sense of unity and camaraderie within the team, and that’s crucial as we gear up for the season. Combine this with the arrival of fresh talent and our meticulous season planning, and it’s clear we’re moving in the right direction,” Eid noted. Eid further explained that Pyramids FC has the depth of two fully prepared squads ready to kick off the new season, with each player performing at their best and ready to start when called upon. “We concluded the last season in a strong position, and we’re aiming to start the new one even stronger. Our goal is clear – to triumph in all competitions. As our training camp ends, complete with friendly matches for match practice, we’ll be in pole position to launch into the new season and our African Champions League journey come mid-September,” Eid added. Eid emphasised the importance of entering the new season with a combination of confidence and humility, and a shared ambition of winning all competitions the team enters, with a particular emphasis on the league and the African Champions League. In conclusion, Eid said, “We’re approaching this season with humble confidence, ready to carve our name in football history. Everyone at Pyramids FC, from grassroots to senior officials, is committed to our mission. We’ll protect the rights of all our members, regardless of the circumstances. The club’s administration stands behind each individual, providing unwavering support to achieve our ultimate aim: winning championships, elevating Egyptian football, and adding more accolades to Egypt’s continental championship record.”

Pyramids FC started their training camp in Turkey on the right foot, recording an impressive 8-0 win over Cypriot side Limassol . The friendly match took place at the Mako Stadium in Bordur, Turkey. Pyramids FC’s goals came from a variety of contributors. Osama Yousif Nabih was the standout player, netting three goals, while Fakhri Lakay, Abdullah Al-Saeed, Ibrahim Adel, Dodo El-Gabbas, and Mahmoud Saber each found the back of the net. Pyramids FC’s manager, Jaime Pacheco, applied some tactical changes between the two halves. In the opening half, the Portuguese coach fielded the following players: Goalkeeper: Ahmed El-Shenawy Defence: Ali Gabr, Mohamed Hamdi, Ahmed Sami, Mohamed Chibii Midfield: Ahmed Tawfiq, Abdullah Al-Saeed, Walid El Karti, Mohamed Reda Boubou, Fakhri Lakay Forward: Fiston Mayele For the second half, Pacheco shuffled his squad to the following formation: Goalkeeper: Sherif Ekramy Defence: Ahmed Fathi, Mahmoud Marei, Osama Galal, Karim Hafez Midfield: Bllati Toure, Saif Jaafar, Yousif Osama Nabih, Mahmoud Saber, Ibrahim Adel Forward: Dodo El-Gabbas