When Gravity Misses the Goal: Pyramids’ Youth Elevator Nightmare

They escaped certain death.

Joy over Pyramids FC's run to the CAF Champions League quarterfinals was brief, as fans celebrated the first team's four-goal win against Rivers United, while tragedy struck inside the youth sector, threatening a generation of prospects.

In a terrifying scene, the elevator used by the youth players after their technical session suddenly plunged from the fourth floor, crashing to the ground with a deafening roar that shook the building and left blood, injuries and alarm in its wake.

Ihab El-Masri, the head coach, disclosed the terrifying moments on his official account, noting injuries ranged from multiple fractures to severe bruising and fainting due to the shock, both neural and physical.

The team doctor described the hospital scene, saying they were given a new lease on life and had indeed survived a near-certain death.

Gravity stole the ball.

Even ladders dream of glory.