Egyptian club Pyramids FC made history on Friday evening, April 25, 2025, at Cairo’s 30 June Air Defence Stadium by defeating South Africa’s Orlando Pirates 3-2. This victory secured Pyramids their first-ever appearance in the CAF Champions League final.Reuters
The first leg in Johannesburg had ended in a 0-0 draw. Orlando Pirates took the lead in Cairo when Relebohile Mofokeng scored in the 41st minute. Pyramids responded just before halftime, with Congolese striker Fiston Mayele equalizing in the 45+1 minute.Reuters
In the second half, Pirates regained the lead through Mohau Nkota’s powerful shot in the 52nd minute. However, Pyramids, supported by their passionate fans, quickly leveled the score. Substitute Ramadan Sobhi headed in the equalizer in the 54th minute.Reuters
The decisive moment came in the 84th minute when Mayele scored his second goal of the match, securing the win for Pyramids.
Pyramids will face South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns in the final. Sundowns advanced after a dramatic 1-1 draw with Al Ahly, progressing on away goals. The first leg of the final will be held on May 24, 2025, in Pretoria, with the return leg on June 1, 2025, in Cairo