Pyramids FC Crowned CAF Super Cup Champions in Cairo

Historic CAF Super Cup Triumph for Pyramids FC

In Cairo, Pyramids FC claimed the CAF Super Cup for the first time in their history, edging Renaissance Berkane 1-0 at the Air Defense Stadium.

The decisive goal came in the 75th minute from Congolese forward Fiston Mayele, after a superb pass from his Moroccan teammate Walid El Karti.

Mayele's moment of magic continued as he had previously shone by scoring a hat-trick to help Pyramids beat Al-Ahli Saudi in Jeddah in the Intercontinental Cup, and by lifting the CAF Champions League for the club for the first time in their history.

Under Croatian coach Krunoslav Jurcic, Pyramids lifted the trophy for the first time, gifting Egypt a 14th CAF Super Cup and marking the first Egyptian triumph in the competition outside the giants.

Renaissance Berkane, guided by Moein Al-Shaabani, saw the continental crown slip away in a familiar pattern for several Moroccan clubs that have fallen to Egyptian sides in finals.

Meain Al-Shaabani had previously tasted CAF Super Cup disappointment against Zamalek when associated with another club, a reminder that history can echo in football.

The match was witnessed by CAF president Patrice Motsepe, Egyptian sports minister Ashraf Sobhi, and Egyptian Football Association president Hany Abou Rida, among others.

Fawzi Lqajj, president of the Moroccan Football Federation, was absent due to travel to Chile for another international duty, keeping the focus on the on-field action.

First half

The opening minutes offered a Moroccan threat from crosses, with Mohammed Chebib testing the defense early; another attempt was blocked by Pyramids’ players as the Egyptian unit steadied itself against the visitors.

In the fifth minute, Mayele nearly opened the scoring with a powerful shot that hit the near post, while Walid El Karti's through ball was cleared by the keeper Munir Mohammedi.

Calm and discipline defined the first half as Jurcic opted for a compact defensive setup to deny Berkane space.

Pyramids appealed for a handball after a Mustafa Fathi strike, but the referee Mahmoud Ismail signaled no foul amid protests from the hosts.

A dangerous Berkane chance was cleared by Pyramids, and Monir Mohammedi produced a timely stop on a Berkane cross as the teams headed to the break goalless.

Second half

With the match opening up after the break, Pyramids pressed higher and controlled the tempo, with Ahmed Atef testing the defense and hitting the post before a clearance by Mohammedi.

Berkane brought on Emad Ar-Riyahi as the visitors sought parity, but the hosts remained stubborn at the back and cleared a dangerous cross.

Mayele finally broke the deadlock in the 75th minute, courtesy of a precise pass from Walid El Karti that allowed Mayele to finish clinically.

Pyramids then defended deeper as Berkane pushed for an equalizer, with Mustafa Fathi withdrawn and fresh legs added to reinforce defense and attack as the clock ticked down.

Jurcic reinforced the defense with Everton entering late on, and a late clearance preserved the lead as Berkane pressed for a dramatic equalizer.

The final whistle confirmed Pyramids’ historic triumph, a milestone for Egyptian football and a night to remember for their fans as Berkane reflected on a season of near misses.

Punchlines: If this match were a recipe, Mayele’s 75th-minute strike would be the secret sauce—perfectly timed and impossible to replicate. And if defense were a comedy club, Jurcic just hosted the flawless set: one wall, no gaps, and a trophy that tastes like victory. Congrats, Cairo; the rest of Africa can bring snacks next time.