Pyramids Club Achieves Unprecedented Milestone by Winning the 2025 CAF Champions League, Defeating South Africa’s Sundowns 2-1 in the Second Leg at Al-Difaa Al-Jawi Stadium After a 1-1 Draw in the First Leg.

Match Goals: Mayele and Sami Shine
Pyramids took the lead thanks to striker Viston Mayele, who scored a magnificent goal confirming his continental brilliance this season. Ahmed Sami then added the second with a powerful header from a well-executed corner kick. Sundowns tried to come back with a goal in the second half, but Pyramids’ players held firm to preserve the lead.
Pyramids Lineup in the Final: Balance and Discipline
The technical staff fielded a strong and balanced lineup including:

Goalkeeper: Ahmed El-Shenawy

Defense: Mohamed Hamdy, Mahmoud Marai, Ahmed Sami, Mohamed El-Sheiby

Midfield: Muhannad Lashin, Walid El-Karti, Blati Touré, Ramadan Sobhi, Ahmed Atef Qutta

Attack: Viston Mayele

Substitutes: Sherif Ekramy, Ali Gabr, Karim Hafez, Mostafa Fathi, Ibrahim Adel, Marwan Hamdy, Abdelrahman Magdy, Youssef Obama, Ahmed Tawfik.

Massive Fan Support and Spectacular Finale
Al-Difaa Al-Jawi Stadium witnessed a remarkable turnout of Pyramids fans who celebrated long after the final whistle, creating a festive atmosphere that reflected the historic nature of the achievement.

Historic Achievements for Pyramids After Continental Triumph
🟦 First continental title in club history
Pyramids secured their first African title after losing the 2020 Confederation Cup final.

🟦 Second major trophy in the club’s history
The continental title was added to last season’s Egypt Cup trophy.

🟦 Guaranteed participation in the 2025 Intercontinental Cup
Official qualification to the global tournament featuring continental champions, previously contested by Al Ahly.

🟦 Ticket to the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup
Pyramids became the first African club officially qualified for the 2029 edition of the Club World Cup, becoming the second Egyptian team to participate after Al Ahly.

🟦 Fourth Egyptian club to win the CAF Champions League
Pyramids joined the elite list alongside Al Ahly, Zamalek, and Ismaily.

A Bright Future Awaits the Sky Blues
With this achievement, Pyramids have established themselves as a rising football power in Africa. Their fighting spirit, administrative planning, and team cohesion have created new glory for the club. The team is expected to continue its steady progress locally and internationally, with greater ambitions for the Club World Cup.