Pyramids FC Cements its Place in History with Maiden CAF Champions League Title
Cairo, Egypt – In a historic night for Egyptian and African football, Pyramids FC has claimed its first-ever CAF Champions League crown, defeating South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns in a thrilling final.
The 2-1 victory in the second leg at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo on June 1, 2025, sealed a 3-2 aggregate win, marking the culmination of a meteoric rise for the ambitious club.
The home side entered the decisive match with a slight advantage, having secured a crucial 1-1 draw in the first leg in Pretoria. Roared on by a passionate home crowd, Pyramids played with a determined intensity from the outset. Their relentless pressure paid dividends in the 35th minute when Congolese striker Fiston Mayele, a constant threat throughout the tournament, broke the deadlock with a clinical finish.
The second half saw Pyramids double their advantage. In the 65th minute, a well-delivered set-piece found the head of defender Ali Gabr, who made no mistake in powering the ball past the Sundowns’ goalkeeper to send the home supporters into a frenzy.
Facing a two-goal deficit, Mamelodi Sundowns, themselves former champions, fought valiantly to get back into the tie. Their persistence was rewarded with a consolation goal in the 80th minute, but it was too little, too late. The final whistle confirmed Pyramids FC as the new kings of African club football.
This landmark victory is the most significant achievement in the relatively short but eventful history of Pyramids FC. Founded in 2008 as Al Assiouty Sport, the club was rebranded and relocated to Cairo in 2018 with significant investment, signaling a new era of ambition. While they have consistently challenged for domestic honors in the Egyptian Premier League, continental glory had remained elusive until now.
The triumph is a testament to the club’s strategic planning and recruitment, which has seen them assemble a formidable squad of domestic and international talent. The victory also carries significant weight for Egyptian football, further solidifying the nation’s dominance in the CAF Champions League. Pyramids FC becomes the fourth Egyptian club to lift the prestigious trophy, joining the illustrious ranks of Al Ahly, Zamalek, and Ismaily.
As the celebrations continue in Cairo, Pyramids FC can now look forward to representing Africa at the next FIFA Club World Cup, a fitting stage for a club that has emphatically announced its arrival on the continental and global stage. Their journey from a second-division side to African champions in just over a decade is a remarkable story of ambition, investment, and ultimately, glorious success.
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