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CAF
25-04-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Unbeaten Pirates look to spoil Pyramids' perfect home record
Published: Friday, 25 April 2025 Pyramids FC and Orlando Pirates are poised for a make-or-break showdown on Friday night in Cairo, with a coveted spot in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League final at stake. After a tightly-contested 0-0 draw in the first leg at FNB Stadium, the tie remains delicately balanced heading into the second leg at the Cairo International Stadium. Both sides will now need to dig deep to break the deadlock and book their ticket to the final. The Egyptian outfit will look to continue their imperious home form. Pyramids have won all four of their CAF Champions League home fixtures this season, racking up 17 goals and conceding just three. They also boast an incredible 22-match unbeaten run at home in all competitions — a record that could prove crucial in such a high-pressure encounter. Yet they will need to find a way past a resilient Orlando Pirates defence that hasn't conceded in the competition since the group stages. The South Africans have been equally impressive on the road, with three wins and a draw in their four away games, and will arrive in Cairo brimming with belief. Pyramids' top scorer Ibrahim Adel, who has five goals in this season's Champions League, will be tasked with breaking Pirates' resistance. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers will lean on the creativity of Relebohile Mofokeng and the pace of Mohau Nkota — both of whom have scored three times this campaign. With both sides having struggled to find the net in recent continental outings, Friday's second leg may come down to a moment of brilliance or a defensive lapse. But one thing is certain — a blockbuster finale awaits in Cairo.
Al-Ahram Weekly
07-04-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Preview: Pyramids FC out to confirm CL semi-final spot against FAR - Egyptian Football
Egyptian side Pyramids FC will be eager to secure their place in the CAF Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday when they visit Moroccan champions FAR in Meknes for the second leg of the competition's quarter-finals. Pyramids FC got an important first-leg advantage, having won 4-1 against the Moroccan side one week earlier in Cairo, in what seemed a one-sided affair. With this lucrative win, the Egyptian side's mission should not be difficult on Tuesday, as the hosts will be looking to compensate for their three-goal deficit. 'We are not qualified for the semi-finals yet,' Pyramids FC coach Krunoslav Jurcic stated at a news conference. 'We made a good result in Cairo, but FAR is a strong team and they still have a chance at home. We must be fully concentrated during the game to achieve our target.' The Croatian coach will rely on the good form of his players, especially the offensive trio of Ibrahim Adel, Fiston Mayele, and Mostafa Fathy. The Congolese striker and Adel each netted twice in the first leg, while Fathy posed a real threat to the Moroccan side throughout the full 90 minutes. However, they need to strengthen their defense, which appeared vulnerable during the first leg. The team's defense will face a tough challenge in the second leg, as the hosts will fight fiercely to overturn their first-leg deficit. Experienced defenders Aly Gabr, Ahmed Samy, and former international keeper Ahmed El-Shennawy will play crucial roles on Tuesday. However, the Egyptian side filed an official complaint to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) against the hosts after they were unable to find a training facility in Rabat during the two days leading up to their departure for Meknes. According to the club's statement, four training grounds refused to host the team's training, forcing them to use a pitch far from their hotel, requiring a 70-minute commute, and the pitch condition was reportedly poor. The coach canceled the training session due to concerns over potential injuries on the substandard ground. On the other hand, FAR will have a mountain to climb, needing to overturn their 4-1 loss from the first leg in Cairo. 'Our mission will be very difficult, but we will do our best to succeed,' said the team's coach Alexandre Santos. 'We made a lot of mistakes in the first leg, and we must avoid those in the second leg, as there is no room for error.' he concluded. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
02-04-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
FAR Rabat file complaint over ticket allocation after 4-1 defeat to Pyramids FC - Africa
Morocco's FAR Rabat filed an official complaint with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) against Egypt's Pyramids FC for violating tournament regulations by limiting ticket access to away supporters during their CAF Champions League quarterfinal match on Tuesday. The dispute comes after Pyramids claimed a commanding 4-1 first-leg victory at home. Congolese striker Fiston Mayele and winger Ibrahim Adel scored twice to give the Egyptian side a strong advantage ahead of the return leg in Casablanca on 8 April. In a statement published on the club's official Facebook page, FAR Rabat said Pyramids had allocated only 100 tickets to their traveling supporters — far below the CAF-mandated minimum of 5 percent of total stadium capacity, which the Moroccan side says should have amounted to at least 1,500 seats. FAR added that, following the 31 March technical meeting, they raised the issue with CAF and Pyramids management. While CAF reportedly issued a directive requesting that Pyramids increase the allocation to avoid potential security concerns, the Egyptian club only added another 100 tickets, leaving 'hundreds of Moroccan fans' outside the stadium, read the statement. 'These unacceptable practices… reflect a lack of respect for the rules and for the supporters who traveled from Morocco to support their team,' the club said, warning of 'serious security risks' and calling for measures to prevent recurrence of similar incidents. The club emphasized defending the rights of their fans, adding that 'football is a joy for everyone, and all supporters should be able to cheer their teams in a fair and safe atmosphere.' Pyramids FC have not issued a public response to the complaint, and CAF has yet to comment on the matter. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
01-04-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Mayele, Adel star as Pyramids FC thrash FAR Rabat in CAF Champions League quarters - Egyptian Football
Two braces from Congolese striker Fiston Mayele and skilled winger Ibrahim Adel secured a vital 4-1 win for Pyramids FC over Morocco's FAR Rabat in the CAF Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday, giving the Egyptian outfit a significant stride toward securing a semi-final berth. Mayele netted both of his goals in the opening 15 minutes, with Adel contributing the third in the 38th minute before adding a second in the 67th minute to extend the lead, while FAR Rabat managed a consolation goal through Abdelfattah Hadraf, who fired in a left-footed finish in the final minute of the first half. Head coach Krunoslav Jurcic deployed an attacking lineup that saw Mostafa Fathy, Ibrahim Adel, and Fiston Mayele leading the line, with Blati Toure and Ramadan Sobhi providing support from midfield. The Sky Blues relentlessly pressed forward, aiming for a comfortable lead heading into the return leg. Moments after kickoff, forward Mostafa Fathy capitalized on a defensive error by Larbi Naji, intercepting the ball and delivering a precise cross to set up Mayele, who slotted the ball home with a close-range right-footed shot. Ten minutes later, Mayele doubled the lead following a brilliant assist from Adel, who had brilliantly supplied from the right flank. Despite relying on a well-organized defense, FAR Rabat's counterattacks were thwarted by a lack of composure in the final third. In the 38th minute, Ibrahim Adel received a well-placed cross from Ramadan Sobhi on the left side and unleashed a powerful right-footed shot into the center of the net, bringing the score to 3-0. However, the Moroccan side pulled a goal back just before halftime when Hadraf connected with Youssef El-Fahli's cross, sending a left-footed shot into the bottom left corner, ending the first half at 3-1. In the second half, Pyramids FC continued their relentless pursuit of goals, leading to a fourth from star winger Ibrahim Adel. The 23-year-old Egyptian international collected a well-placed cross from Ivorian midfielder Blati Toure on the left flank and buried a close-range right-footed shot into the bottom left corner. FAR Rabat attempted to reduce the deficit but failed to make an impact as Pyramids FC maintained control of the game. The return leg is scheduled for 8 April at Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, with the winner advancing to face either MC Alger or Orlando Pirates in the semifinals. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
23-03-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Injury forces Pyramids FC winger Ibrahim Adel out of Pharaohs camp - National Teams
Pyramids FC winger Ibrahim Adel is confirmed to miss Egypt's game against Sierra Leone in the 6th round of the Africa 2026 World Cup qualifiers with a muscle injury. 'Medical scans have shown that Ibrahim Adel is suffering from a muscle strain, and he will leave the Egypt national team camp for the game against Sierra Leone in the 2026 Africa World Cup qualifiers,' the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said in a statement on Sunday. The injury kept the 23-year-old versatile attacker out of the squad for Friday's Pharaohs game against Ethiopia. Toward North America On Friday, the Pharaohs cruised to a 2-0 victory over Ethiopia in the fifth round of the African 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca. Friday's victory extended their unbeaten run to five games, solidifying the Pharaohs' position atop Group A with 13 points after five games, five points ahead of second-placed Burkina Faso. On the other hand, with the defeat, Ethiopia remained at the bottom of Group A with three points from three losses and three draws. Egypt will face third-placed Sierra Leone on Tuesday at the Cairo International Stadium in the next round of qualifiers. The Pharaohs are looking to reach their fourth-ever World Cup. Their last appearance at the prestigious tournament came in 2022. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
