Pyramids Clinch Historic First African Champions League Triumph
Egypt's Pyramids won their first African Champions League by defeating South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns 3-2 on aggregate. Fiston Mayele and Ahmed Samy scored for Pyramids, while Iqraam Rayners netted for Sundowns. The victory makes Pyramids the fourth Egyptian team to win this prestigious title.
In a momentous victory, Egypt's Pyramids secured their first African Champions League title, defeating South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns with a 3-2 aggregate score.
Fiston Mayele opened the scoring for Pyramids at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo, taking advantage of a defensive lapse from Sundowns. Ahmed Samy doubled their lead in the 56th minute, netting a header from a set-piece.
Sundowns fought back with a goal by Iqraam Rayners but were unable to capitalize further despite intense pressure, making Pyramids the fourth Egyptian club to achieve this milestone.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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