The first-team squad of Pyramids FC has just departed Cairo International Airport, heading to South Africa in a state of high focus and enthusiasm, in preparation for the fiery clash against Mamelodi Sundowns in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final.

Pyramids’ journey toward African glory is entering its most challenging phase, as the team is set to face South Africa’s Sundowns at 4 PM on Saturday, May 24, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. The return leg will take place at 8 PM on Sunday, June 1, at Air Defense Stadium in Cairo, in front of a home crowd expected to reflect Egypt’s great dream of lifting the continental trophy.

Croatian head coach Krunoslav Jurčić has announced his final squad for the two encounters, consisting of 26 of the most prepared and capable players, as follows:

Goalkeepers:
Sherif Ekramy – Ahmed El-Shenawy – Youssef Nader – Ahmed Mehoob

Defenders:
Ali Gabr – Karim Hafez – Mohamed El Shennawy – Ahmed Samy – Mahmoud Marei – Mohamed Hamdi – Tarek Alaa – Osama Galal

Midfielders:
Blati Touré – Mostafa Fathi – Mohanad Lasheen – Abdelrahman Magdy – Ahmed Tawfik – Ramadan Sobhi – Mahmoud Dunga – Ahmed Atef Qotta – Walid El Karti – Ibrahim Adel

Forwards:
Youssef Obama – Dodo El Gabbas – Marwan Hamdy – Fiston Mayele

The squad’s departure was met with great attention from fans and the media, as Pyramids supporters pin their hopes on this generation to achieve a historic feat and return from Pretoria with a positive result that brings the team one step closer to claiming their first continental title. The dream is now closer than ever, and all eyes are turned toward South Africa with anticipation and excitement.

Pyramids players' travel

Pyramids players' travel

Pyramids players' travel

Pyramids players' travel