🏆 Pyramids Prepare for Merikh Bentiu Clash
Pyramids FC have received official notification from the Confederation of African Football regarding the dates of their two matches against Merikh Bentiu, champions of South Sudan, in the Round of 32 of the CAF Champions League.
Pyramids booked their place in the round after securing a convincing 7-1 aggregate victory over Kenyan side Gor Mahia in the previous stage.
📅 First-Leg Date
CAF has scheduled the first leg between Pyramids and Merikh Bentiu for Friday, October 16.
The match will kick off at 3:30 pm Cairo time at Juba International Stadium in the South Sudanese capital.
Pyramids will be looking for a positive result away from home before returning to Cairo for the decisive second leg.
🔥 Second Leg in Cairo
The return match is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, with Pyramids hosting Merikh Bentiu at Air Defense Stadium in Cairo.
The game is set to begin at 8:00 pm, as Pyramids look to complete the tie on home soil and secure progression to the next round.
Playing the second leg in Cairo gives the Egyptian side the opportunity to benefit from home advantage after the opening match in South Sudan.
✅ Pyramids Advance After Seven-Goal Aggregate Win
Pyramids reached the Round of 32 after defeating Gor Mahia 7-1 on aggregate, continuing their campaign in Africa’s premier club competition.
The Egyptian side will now turn its attention to Merikh Bentiu as it looks to build on its strong opening results in the tournament.
🔵 Pyramids Lead the Egyptian Premier League
On the domestic front, Pyramids are also enjoying a strong start to the Egyptian Premier League, where they currently sit at the top of the table with a perfect record.
The team have played five matches, winning all five and collecting 15 points before the international break.
Pyramids will now face an increasingly busy schedule involving both domestic and continental competitions, creating another test for the squad’s readiness and depth.
🎯 Two Matches to Decide Qualification
Pyramids will be aiming to overcome Merikh Bentiu and continue their CAF Champions League journey, beginning with the first leg in Juba before returning to Cairo for the decisive second leg at Air Defense Stadium.
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