Cup Drama Unfolds: Pyramids Cruise Past Gouna, Petrojet Stumbles into the Quarterfinals in Egypt Cup Round of 16
20 January 2026
Matchday Round of 16 Highlights
Pyramids edged El Gouna 3-0 on Tuesday at Khaled Beshara Stadium in Hurghada, in front of a lively crowd, to reach the Egypt Cup Round of 16, and fans celebrated a confident performance.
Zlaka opened in the ninth minute, Ziko doubled in the 23rd to put them ahead early, and the duo set the tone for a comfortable win.
Marwan Hamdi completed the 27th-minute score to seal the result.
Pyramids, coached by Krunoslav Jurcic, advance to the quarterfinals, defending their title from 2023-24.
In the other tie, Petrojet beat Modern Sporting 2-1 at Petro Sport, with drama late and a nod to a crowd-pleasing cup atmosphere.
Ali Zaazaa put Modern ahead in 41', but Badir Musa equalized for Petrojet in 45'.
The match went to extra time; Adham Hamed converted a penalty in 105+2.
Hossam Hassan of Modern Sporting was sent off in the 105th.
Petrojet, under Sayed Eid, reach the quarterfinals to face Pyramids, setting up a marquee clash.
The Telecom Egypt club also advanced to meet Enppi, keeping their cup hopes alive.
ZED FC faces Al Masry (Port Said) in the Round of 16; the winner meets Haras El Hodoud in the quarterfinals.
Zamalek vs Ceramica Cleopatra in the Round of 16 will yield a quarterfinal opponent for Tala’ea El Gaish.
Punchline 1: If this Egypt Cup drama keeps up, the trophy might start charging admission.
Punchline 2: And yes, the net thanked the players for giving it so many new jokes to swallow tonight.
