Egyptian moneybags Pyramids FC clinched their maiden CAF Champions League title with a 2-1 victory over South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns in a pulsating second-leg final at the 30 June Air Defence Stadium in Cairo.Following a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Pretoria, the Egyptian side sealed a 3-2 aggregate triumph, becoming the fourth club from Egypt to win Africa’s most prestigious club competition.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsConsequently, the team joined Al Ahly, Zamalek, and Ismaily as the Egyptian clubs that have ever won the title, as well as ensured that the country is the only one on the African continent to have produced four different winners.While Pyramids made their country proud, the duo of Gilbert Cheruiyot and Stephen Yiembe flew the Kenyan flag as assistant referees in the match officiated by Somali whistler Omar Artan.##NAJAVA_MECA_8957513##Fueled by a passionate home crowd, Pyramids started strongly and took the lead in the 23rd minute through striker Fiston Mayele, who drilled a low shot into the far corner after Grant Kekana failed to clear the first ball out of the dangerous area.It was Mayele’s ninth goal of the tournament, cementing his place as a standout performer in the club’s historic campaign.The hosts doubled their advantage early in the second half when defender Ahmed Samy rose above the defense to head in a pinpoint cross from Mohamed Chibi in the 56th minute, sending fans into jubilation.Ex-Leopards midfielder calls for security beef-up as Mashemeji derby heads to HomabayDespite falling two goals behind, Sundowns responded with determination. Iqraam Rayners narrowed the deficit in the 75th minute with a cool finish from close range, igniting hopes of a comeback.The South African champions, coached by Miguel Cardoso, pressed hard in the closing stages.Peter Shalulile and Lebo Mothiba both came close, but their efforts were denied in a frantic finale that included 10 minutes of added time.Pyramids held firm, anchored by the brilliance of goalkeeper Ahmed El Shenawy and a disciplined defensive display.Mozzart Bet Cup: Giant slayers Nairobi United edge Mara Sugar to book finalThe triumph marks a milestone for Pyramids, capturing their first continental title just a decade after the club’s founding.It also ensures Egypt’s continued dominance in African football, making it three straight Champions League victories for the nation following Al Ahly’s successes in 2023 and 2024.For Sundowns, it was a night of heartbreak. The South Africans were chasing a second Champions League title and hoped to become the first club since Al Ahly in 2012 to lift the trophy after not winning the first leg at home.Instead, they endured their second defeat in a Champions League final, 24 years after their 2001 loss—again to Al Ahly.NSL:Sensational Okoth hits double digits as MOFA humble Vihiga United
