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Al-Ahram Weekly
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Preview: No room for error against Zamalek as Pyramids FC look to keep title hopes alive - Egyptian Football
Pyramids FC will be in a must-win situation when they take on Zamalek on Tuesday as they seek to keep their Egyptian Premier League title hopes alive following two consecutive defeats. After dropping six points in their last two matches, Pyramids have slipped from the top of the table to second place on 47 points, two behind reigning champions Ahly. With three matches remaining, Zamalek sit third on 41 points and are chasing a CAF Champions League berth by finishing second. Both sides head into the match under pressure after poor results in the championship play-offs. Pyramids suffered shock defeats to Pharco FC (3-2) and NBE Club (4-2), while Zamalek were held to three consecutive draws. Tuesday's match will be the second in charge for Pyramids caretaker coach Ayman El-Ramady, who began his mission with a 2-2 draw against Ceramica Cleopatra on Friday. Mahmoud 'Shikabala' Abdel-Razek, full back Ahmed Fatouh and midfielder Mohamed Shehata will be available on Tuesday. Pyramids, meanwhile, will be without classy striker Fiston Mayele, who is suspended. The Congolese forward has scored seven goals this season and has been a focal point of their attack. In his absence, Pyramids will look to Ibrahim Adel, and Marawan Hamdi as attacking duo Ramadan Sobhi and Mostafa Fathi is doubtful for the game. (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
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Zamalek trio return from injury ahead of crucial Pyramids clash - Egyptian Football
Veteran playmaker Mahmoud 'Shikabala' Abdel-Razek, full-back Ahmed Fatouh, and midfielder Mohamed Shehata returned to training on Saturday, boosting Zamalek ahead of the league showdown with Pyramids FC. All three had been sidelined through injury in recent weeks: Shikabala, 39, was nursing a knee problem; Fatouh, 27, had a calf issue; and Shehata, 24, was out with a muscular strain. Their return offers a timely lift for newly appointed coach Ayman El-Ramady, who faces a stern test against title-chasing Pyramids on Tuesday in the Egyptian Premier League playoff round. El-Ramady began his tenure on Friday with a 2–2 draw against Ceramica Cleopatra, leaving Zamalek third in the table on 41 points—six behind Pyramids and eight adrift of leaders and arch rivals Ahly. (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:
