Pyramids FC has entered a state of maximum readiness within its technical and medical camps, as preparations intensify for the decisive second leg of the CAF Champions League final against South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns. The clash is set to take place on Sunday evening, June 1, at the Air Defense Stadium in Cairo.

Despite the team returning from a taxing journey to South Africa, Croatian head coach Krunoslav Jurčić refused to grant his players any rest. Instead, he insisted on resuming training immediately in preparation for their upcoming league match against Ceramica Cleopatra. He emphasized that every match at this stage holds golden value and that focus must remain undivided.

Jurčić: “The final doesn't mean ignoring the present... every match is a championship”
The Croatian manager held extended meetings with the players, stressing the need for full professionalism and the mental ability to separate the pressures of different competitions. He warned against any signs of complacency or underestimation.
Jurčić affirmed that respecting opponents in all situations—whether domestic or continental—is the core of the championship mindset he aims to instill in the squad.

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Meanwhile, the medical staff is working intensively to prepare Mostafa Fathi, one of the team’s key attacking players, through a precise rehabilitation program designed to restore him to full fitness before the decisive final.
There’s growing optimism within the technical team that the player could be ready for the big occasion, supported by the morale boost from teammates and fans alike.

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Reflecting on the first-leg result, Jurčić expressed complete satisfaction, describing the 1–1 draw at Sundowns’ home ground as a “well-earned reward” for the team’s courageous performance and dominance against such a strong opponent.
“We didn’t go there to defend,” he said. “We played with a champion’s character. Coming from behind to score a last-minute equalizer away shows maturity, composure, and confidence.”

Just Ninety Minutes Separate Pyramids from Its First African Title
Pyramids now stands on the brink of history. After years of structured planning, investment, and development, the club has a genuine chance to claim the African crown and join the elite ranks of CAF Champions League winners—reaching this stage for the first time in its history.

The upcoming match is more than just a final; it’s the culmination of a footballing project that began as a dream. Now, that dream is just 90 minutes away from being engraved in gold, with continental glory within reach.