Pyramids FC Set Sights on Final After Solid Display in South Africa

Pyramids FC took a crucial step towards reaching their first-ever CAF Champions League final with a gritty 0-0 draw away to Orlando Pirates in the semi-final first leg on Saturday night, April 19.

Following in the footsteps of defending champions Al Ahly, the Cairo-based club delivered a composed display in Soweto, controlling possession and posing the greater offensive threat.

Controversial Decisions Deny Pyramids Late Win

The Sky Blues thought they had opened the scoring in the first half, but their goal was controversially disallowed for offside—replays showed the ball had deflected off a Pirates defender, not a Pyramids player.

Celebrations broke out in stoppage time as Walid El Karti's header bounced off Sodiq Awujoola and into the net. But just before the ball crossed the line, Awujoola chalked out the goal for handball following a protracted VAR review.

Return Leg Set for April 25 in Cairo

The second leg is scheduled for Thursday, April 25 at the Air Defense Stadium in Cairo. With home advantage and a packed crowd expected, Pyramids FC will aim to make history by securing their place in the final.

CAF & Domestic Support for Semi-Finalists

To assist the semi-finalists, both CAF and national federations have adjusted domestic fixtures:

• The South African FA postponed Orlando Pirates’ local league match.
• Pyramids FC’s Egyptian Premier League game against Haras El Hedood was moved to April 30.