When Pyramids Roar: Egypt’s Club Sets Sights on Africa’s Best at CAF Awards in Rabat
19 November 2025
In Rabat, Pyramids FC Heads to CAF Awards Night
An official delegation from Egyptian club Pyramids FC arrived in Rabat for the CAF Africa Awards, a grand night organized by the Confederation of African Football to honor the continent's best players, clubs, and coaches from the just-concluded season.
The ceremony in the Moroccan capital is the centerpiece of CAF's annual calendar, with prizes for Best Player in Africa, Best Club, Best Coach, Best National Team, and recognitions for rising talents and women's football. It is a formal stage that highlights Africa's footballing story and the stars who defined the season.
The visiting Pyramids delegation is led by chairman Mamdouh Eid and Mustafa Tantawi, the head of media and corporate communications, and includes two players who earned invitations to the final shortlist for Best Player in Africa: Feston Maiyili and Mohammed Shibi.
Pyramids' presence comes at a moment when the club is enjoying one of its best seasons on record, a context that makes their nomination and potential awards feel earned.
The season's milestones include the club lifting the CAF Champions League for the first time, capturing the Intercontinental Cup (Three-Continents Cup), and winning the CAF Super Cup, reinforcing Pyramids' status among Africa's elite clubs.
CAF's recognition places Pyramids among the continent's top clubs, alongside giants like Mamelodi Sundowns and Renaissance Berkane, making this year's race one of the strongest in memory.
Maiyili and Shibi are also competing for Best Player in Africa after a season of standout performances that helped the team win three trophies.
Maiyili delivered crucial goals in big matches and attracted attention from scouts across Europe and Africa with his consistent, decisive performances in key moments.
Shibi continued to impress as a versatile defender, offering solid defense and contributing in knockout rounds, helping cement Pyramids' continental dominance this year.
Ahead of the ceremony, the squad remains buoyed by strong fan support at home and believes Rabat's night could crown what many see as Pyramids' best season to date.
The club is the sole Egyptian representative at CAF's awards alongside Mohamed Salah, who is also in contention for Best African Player, challenging other stars such as Hakimi and Osimhen.
On the flip side, some nominees were left out of certain lists; for example, goalkeeper Ahmed El Shennawy was not included in the Best Goalkeeper shortlist, while Ibrahim Adel and coach Konstantin Jortchitch were not in the final lists for their respective categories.
Nevertheless, Pyramids' ongoing evolution and rising profile across Africa keep them at the center of discussions in Rabat and a symbol of Egyptian football's continental ambitions.
Punchline: If Pyramids win, their trophy shelf will grow so tall you might need a crane to reach the top. Punchline 2: If they don't, at least their post-match remarks will be sharper than a spearhead—statements that could melt a net of nerves in the press room.
