Pyramids Strike Back: A 2-0 Victory Sends Them Up to 2nd in Egypt’s League
25 November 2025
Match recap
In a lively Cairo clash, Pyramids FC defeated host Al Mokawloon Al Arab 2-0, sealing the 14th round of the Egyptian Premier League at the Defense Stadium.
Blati Touré opened the scoring in the ninth minute, then Marwan Hamdi added a late penalty in the 82nd minute to seal the win for Pyramids.
Standings and next fixtures
With the victory under Croatian coach Krunoslav Jurčić, Pyramids rise to 23 points, moving into second place on goal difference behind Al Ahly and six points ahead of Ceramica Cleopatra.
Two league games remain postponed: Petrojet and Ismaili Electric (Kahraba Al-Ismailiya) on December 3 and 6. Al Mokawloon Al Arab sit 18th with 10 points.
CAF Champions League setup
Pyramids are preparing for an away tie against Power Dynamos of Zambia on Saturday as part of the group stage’s round two.
The first period saw Pyramids press forward, with Touré producing an early breakthrough after a well-delivered ball reached him in the box. Mokawloon pressed back in patches, but the visiting defense held firm and the scoreline remained thin until the end.
The second half featured a more open contest, with substitutions aimed at refreshing both sides. A late, clinching penalty converted by Hamdi extended the lead and left Mokawloon frustrated as time wound down.
Ultimately, Pyramids’ defense kept a clean sheet, and the result reinforced their push for a high finish this season.
And yes, the 18th-placed Mokawloon will try again next match, while Jurčić’s men hope to keep the momentum rolling in Africa this weekend.
And the league itself? It’s a 21-team affair this season after last year’s relegation-scrap, which means every point counts even more in the fight for titles and continental spots.
With the win, Pyramids moved up the table, and the night’s headlines spoke more about clean sheets than confetti.
Punchline time: If this match were a sniper drill, Touré’s ninth-minute strike hit the target—boom, 1-0. Punchline two: The defense didn’t just stand tall; they stood there with a moat around the goal. Boom, 2-0, mystery solved.
