Pyramids Fc: everything we know so far
Pyramids FC moved smoothly into the next stage of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup pathway with a 3–0 defeat of Auckland City in Cairo, and their dressing room message afterwards was simple: enjoy the moment, but get ready for a far tougher examination against Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli.
TANZANIA —
Pyramids FC moved smoothly into the next stage of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup pathway with a 3–0 defeat of Auckland City in Cairo, and their dressing room message afterwards was simple: enjoy the moment, but get ready for a far tougher examination against Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli. Pyramids Fc has emerged this Friday as one of the stories drawing attention in Tanzania.
Key facts
- Pyramids FC moved smoothly into the next stage of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup pathway with a 3–0 defeat of Auckland City in Cairo, and their dressing room message afterwards was simple: enjoy the moment, but get ready for a far tougher examination against Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli.
- Get the latest Pyramids FC results, upcoming fixtures, league standings, top player stats and team news.
- The result books Pyramids a place in the FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup, where Al Ahli — champions of Asia.
- It is motivation, not a distraction, according to the Pyramids camp.
- For now, Pyramids have handled the first assignment with minimum fuss.
What we know
Going deeper, Get the latest Pyramids FC results, upcoming fixtures, league standings, top player stats and team news.
On the substance, the result books Pyramids a place in the FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup, where Al Ahli
Beyond the headlines, it is motivation, not a distraction, according to the Pyramids camp.
More precisely, For now, Pyramids have handled the first assignment with minimum fuss.
It is worth noting that the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League holders were making their debut in a FIFA competition yet looked entirely at home, striking early through Walid El Karti before late goals from Marwan Hamdy and substitute Mostafa Ziko sealed a stress-free evening at the 30 June Stadium.
What they're saying
“It feels great to get the win because this is our first-ever FIFA tournament,” said defender Osama Galal at full-time. “We’re hoping to go all the way.”
“Our next match is going to be tough because we’re up against a great team with a lot of history, but we’ll be ready and, hopefully, we’ll get the win,” Hafez said.
“The prospect of facing Paris Saint-Germain in the final really drives us on,” said Chibi.
The wider context
“That being said, our most important task now is to focus on getting the win in our match against Al Ahli.”
Going deeper, With a star-laden squad that includes Franck Kessié, Riyad Mahrez and Édouard Mendy, the Jeddah club represent a significant step up in opposition.
On the substance, Win that, and the Egyptians will be one tie from a shot at Europe’s kings, Paris Saint-Germain, in the Intercontinental Cup final.
Beyond the headlines, this was not the night for big speeches, but there was no hiding what the victory meant to a club that has climbed quickly at home and now wants to prove it belongs on a larger stage.
More precisely, Full-back Mohamed Chibi highlighted the collective graft that underpinned a performance which rarely allowed the Oceania champions to breathe. “I’m grateful for the whole team’s performance,” he said.
The bottom line
- The result books Pyramids a place in the FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup, where Al Ahli — champions of Asia.
- It is motivation, not a distraction, according to the Pyramids camp.
- The TotalEnergies CAF Champions League holders were making their debut in a FIFA competition yet looked entirely at home, striking early through Walid El Karti before late goals from Marwan Hamdy and substitute Mostafa Ziko sealed a stress-free evening at the 30 June Stadium.
