Pyramids Secure Historic Qualification with Late Winner Against Sagrada in CAF Champions League
Egyptian Pyramids snatched a dramatic 1-0 victory over Angola’s Sagrada in the fifth round of Group D in the CAF Champions League.
Late Goal and Historic Achievement
Marwan Hamdy scored the decisive goal in the 90+4th minute, earning Pyramids three crucial points and taking their tally to 10 points, topping the group. Pyramids qualified for the CAF Champions League quarterfinals for the first time in the team's history with this win.
Key Tactical Changes
Croatian coach Krunoslav Jurčić made impactful substitutions in the second half, introducing Ramadan Sobhi and Marwan Hamdy to bolster the attack. Further changes saw Sidyq Eguala, Abdelrahman Magdy, and Youssef Obama enter the game, ultimately leading to the late winner.
Group D Standings
Pyramids: 10 points
Espérance de Tunis: 7 points (to play Djoliba on Sunday)
Sagrada: 5 points
Djoliba: 2 points
Final Group Match
Pyramids, who want to stay at the top of the table, will play Djoliba in their last group-stage match.
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