Maieyli's Brilliance Lifts Pyramids Past Pharco in Cairo
21 October 2025
Match Report
Pyramids claimed a straightforward 2-0 victory over Pharco at the Air Defense Stadium in Cairo, in the eleventh round of the Egyptian Premier League.
Consolidating his rich scoring form, Feston Maieyli struck in the 23rd minute and again in the 57th, with Mustafa Fathi adding a late goal to seal the win.
Under Croatian coach Krunoslav Yurcic, Pyramids climb to 17 points from eight games, though they have two fixtures postponed against Petrojet and Al-Kahraba Ismailia due to international and continental commitments.
Pharco, led by Ahmed Khattab, sit bottom of the table in 21st with six points.
Maieyli’s brace and the team’s cohesion
Maieyli extended his prolific run across all competitions to eight goals this season, continuing to contribute crucial goals for the squad.
The win continues a strong sequence this season as Pyramids have shown resilience and depth, while the team trades blows with the continent's top clubs in pursuit of silverware. The squad’s manager Yurcic has rotated players to maintain freshness following the recent Super Cup triumph and a busy schedule.
The visitors’ display was highlighted by Mohamed Al-Shaibi’s all-around performance, earning him the official “man of the match” award after creating and threatening in the final third.
Besides this result, the club’s broader evolution since its 2008 origins as Al-Suyuti Sport—rebranded in 2018 to Pyramids FC—illustrates a modern, investment-backed project aiming to compete at the highest level of Egyptian and African football.
Since the rebrand, Pyramids have established themselves as regular contenders, reaching the Egypt Cup final in 2019, advancing to CAF Confederation Cup finals in 2020 and 2023, and lifting the African Super Cup in 2024. The club continues to push for success in the CAF Champions League this season, backed by strong leadership and a growing squad.
Per the club's leadership, Pyramids remains a flagship for professionalism in Egyptian football, balancing sporting ambition with solid management and infrastructure.
Notes after the match: the defense has been especially sturdy, with five straight matches without conceding in all competitions ahead of the next fixture, while Maieyli’s form remains a constant source of optimism for supporters.
Sniper punchline 1: If goals were donuts, Maieyli just opened a bakery. Sweet dozen, coming right up.
Sniper punchline 2: The defense is so tight, even the scoreboard asks for a cup of coffee to break the silence.
