Moroccan Power Triumphs in Cairo: Royal Army Ousts Pyramids from CAF Champions League
21 March 2026
Match Night in Cairo
AS FAR Rabat defeated Pyramids FC 2-1 in Cairo to overturn the tie after a 1-1 draw in Rabat. The match was played at the 30 June Stadium, known locally as the Defense Air ground, with AS FAR taking the lead and controlling much of the game.
Key Moments
In the ninth minute, Youssef Al-Fahli carved open the right flank and fed a precise ball into the box for Rida Slim, who blasted it into the roof of the net. In the 54th, Rabie Harimat doubled the advantage with a well-timed finish following a cross from Mohamed Al-Shaibi. In the 62nd, Pyramids pulled one back through Congolese striker Fiston Mayele, converting a precise cross from Al-Shaibi. The visitors saw out the clock with solid defense and earned a deserved victory in Cairo.
Two late punchlines: The defense was so tight, even the ball needed a warrant to approach. If defending were archery, the back line would be the target master tonight.
