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Pyramids FC Announces Signing of Youssef Obama

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.

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*Date and Officials for the Rwandan Army vs. Pyramids FC Match in Kigali*

Pyramids FC received notification from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) regarding the date and officials for the first leg of the Round of 32 match in the African Champions League against the Rwandan Army. The match is scheduled for Saturday, September 14th, at 7:00 PM Cairo time, at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda. The match will be officiated by a team from Ghana, led by referee Daniel Laryea, with assistant referees Kwasi Achampong and Seth Abli, and fourth official Charles Bulu. The match will be overseen by Mike Letti from Uganda, and the referees’ performance will be monitored by Ali Mohamed Ahmed from Somalia.

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UAE’s Al Wahda FC Honors Pyramids Club

As part of a cooperation agreement between Pyramids FC and Al Wahda FC, Al Wahda hosted an honorary ceremony for Pyramids to celebrate their victory in the Egypt Cup, marking the first championship in the club’s history. The headquarters of Al Wahda FC in Abu Dhabi was the venue for a grand ceremony honoring Pyramids FC and its delegation, led by club president Eng. Mamdouh Eid, in recognition of their Egypt Cup win. The ceremony was attended by key figures, including Captain Hani Said, the sports director; Eng. Omar Medhat, the commercial director; and Mr. Mostafa Tantawi, the director of media, communication, and institutional relations. Team stars Dodo El Gabbas and Mohamed Reda Bobo were also present, expressing gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Diab bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of Al Wahda Club, for the generous gesture.

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Key statements from Pyramids FC CEO Mamdouh Eid’s interview with Abu Dhabi Sports Channel:

We are proud to be crowned champions of the Egypt Cup, the most prestigious tournament in Egypt. We are honored to join the ranks of clubs that have won this championship. Achieving the Egypt Cup title in such a short time is a testament to the team’s dedication and hard work. Winning a championship brings great responsibility, and we are determined to work even harder in the upcoming season. Our single objective is to remain competitive for titles in the next phase. The support from the club’s owners and the UAE, as well as their contributions to sports investment in Egypt, is truly exceptional. We are proud to be the first club to benefit from the UAE’s support. The club operates within a fully integrated system, with elements selected based on a comprehensive vision and well-established plans. This system is overseen by Captain Hany Said, the sporting director, along with the extraordinary efforts of Captain Amr Bassiouny, the director of transfers, who is responsible for selecting and securing top-tier players. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the club’s management and His Excellency Salem Al Shamsi. We are proud to work with such a wonderful and professional management team, which ensures the club’s needs are fully met and never hesitates to support every aspect of the system. The management motivates both the players and every member of the club’s ecosystem, inspiring everyone to give their best effort without sparing any energy. This is key to the success of our outstanding system, which has positioned itself as a major contender in Egyptian, Arab, and African football. The decision to appoint Krunoslav Jurčić was based on his impressive track record, reputation, career, and achievements. He has previously worked in the Arab region and is well-acquainted with football here. Krunoslav’s presence has significantly enhanced the team, instilling a renewed spirit in the players. The club competed for the league title until the very end and went on to win the Egypt Cup. He is an ideal coach, and I am confident that Pyramids FC will continue its strong progress under his leadership. I would like to extend my gratitude to all the coaching staff who have worked with the club over the years. Each one of them made valuable contributions, leading to Pyramids FC winning its first title and lifting the Egypt Cup. We wish Captain Ehab Galal, the former coach of Pyramids FC, a speedy recovery from his health challenges. May he return to his family and loved ones in good health as soon as possible. We are pleased to be returning to the UAE for the third consecutive year to participate in the Egyptian Super Cup this October. As always, our goal is to compete for every title. Pyramids FC is building its fan base, which is not an easy task and will take many years. However, we already have supporters and fans across many regions, and with time and continued success, we will build a large and loyal following.

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Pyramids FC’s Mamdouh Eid Celebrates Egypt Cup Victory

Mamdouh Eid, CEO of Pyramids FC, expressed his immense joy at winning the Egypt Cup, the oldest and most prestigious football tournament in Egypt. He stated, “We thank God for this victory and the cherished title. We had been eagerly anticipating it after the tremendous effort we’ve put in over the past period, which makes me incredibly proud of my team and their achievements. “Eid highlighted his gratitude for the dedication shown by everyone in the Pyramids organization, ensuring their efforts led to the club’s first-ever championship. He said he takes pride in every individual in this remarkable team, acknowledging their hard work and perseverance throughout what has been the longest season in Egyptian football history. He also extended his congratulations to ZED FC, its management, and players for being admirable competitors and achieving remarkable results in their inaugural season, finishing as runners-up in the Egypt Cup, adding that he wishes them continued success and progress.

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Pyramids’ Lineup Against Zed in the Egypt Cup Final

Croatian manager Krunoslav Jurčić of Pyramids FC has announced the team lineup for the match against Zed FC in the Egypt Cup final. Pyramids will face Zed at 9 PM today at Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria for the Egypt Cup final.The lineup is as follows: Goalkeeper: Ahmed El-Shenawy Defense: Ahmed Samy – Mohamed Chibi – Mohamed Hamdy – Karim Hafez Midfield:* Blati Touré – Mohannad Lasheen – Mostafa Fathi – Fagrie Lakay – Walid El Karti Forward: Fiston Mayele Substitutes:Ahmed Mayhoub – Ahmed Fathy – Mahmoud Saber – Islam Eissa – Ahmed Tawfik – Mohamed Reda Bobo – Mahmoud Zalaka – Dodo El Gabbas – Marwan Hamdy

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Pyramids FC to Face Rwandan Army in African Champions League Round of 32

Pyramids FC will face the Rwandan Army team in the Round of 32 of the African Champions League. The Rwandan Army team qualified for the Round of 32 after defeating Azam FC of Tanzania 2-0 at home, overcoming a 1-0 loss in the away leg. Pyramids FC qualified after defeating JKU of Zanzibar 6-0 in the first leg and winning 3-1 in the second leg. Pyramids will face the Rwandan Army team away from home in the first leg on September 13, 14, or 15. The second leg will be held on September 20, 21, or 22 in Cairo.

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Technical Meeting Held for Pyramids FC Clash Against Zanzibar Champions

A technical meeting for the upcoming match between Zanzibar champions, JKU, and Pyramids FC was held today at a hotel in New Cairo. The match is part of the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. Pyramids will face JKU at 8:00 PM on Sunday at the Air Defense Stadium for the first leg of the preliminary round. During the meeting, the teams agreed that Pyramids will wear their traditional blue and white kit, with the goalkeeper in all green. The Zanzibar team will be sporting an all-red kit. Pyramids FC was represented at the meeting by Major General Hisham Zeid, Match Director; Ahmed Zaher, Administrative Director; and Sherif Gamal, Public Relations Director. Both the first and second leg matches between Pyramids and the Zanzibar champions will be held at the Air Defense Stadium, following an agreement between the two clubs and the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

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Pyramids’ Line-Up to Face Zamalek in the League

Croatian coach Krunoslav Jurčić, the head coach of Pyramids FC, has announced the team’s line-up for their match against Zamalek in the Premier League. Pyramids will play against Zamalek at 9 PM on Friday at Cairo International Stadium in the 32nd round of the league. The line-up is as follows: Goalkeeper: – Ahmed El-Shennawy Defense: – Ahmed Samy – Osama Galal – Mohamed Hamdy – Ahmed Fathy Midfield: – Blati Touré – Mostafa Fathy – Mohannad Lasheen – Walid El Karti – Mahmoud Zalaka Attack: – Fagrie Lakay Substitutes: – Sherif Ekramy – Abdelrahman Gouda – Islam Eissa – Ramadan Sobhi – Mahmoud Donga – Mohamed Reda Bobo – Youssef Osama – Marwan Hamdy – Dodo El-Gabbas

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Pyramids FC Upholds Respect for All, Enforces Strict Player Conduct

Captain Hani Said, Pyramids FC’s sporting director, affirmed the club’s respect for all clubs, their management, and fans. He emphasized zero tolerance for offenses against any member of the football community. Said acknowledged the pressures and even insults players face, but stated this never justifies misconduct from any Pyramids representative. Said added that Pyramids FC operates under clear principles, laws, ethics, and internal regulations applied rigorously to all members. This was demonstrated today in actions taken against any player who acted against himself, the club, or others during yesterday’s match. He reiterated that these regulations apply universally and unconditionally within the club. Whether documented in the referee’s or observer’s report is irrelevant; Pyramids enforces its regulations strictly.


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