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The FC pyramids secured their first title in the League of Total Faith Champions with a 2-1 victory over the South Africa Mamelodi posts in a final of the second stage of the second stage on June 30 of the Air Defense Stadium in Cairo.
After having drawn the first 1-1 game in Pretoria, the Egyptian team assured a aggregate victory of 3-2, becoming the fourth different club of Egypt to win the most prestigious club competition in Africa, which joins Al Ahly, Zamalek and Ismail in a feat uniquely for any other nation.
The pyramids began with a purpose in front of a passionate crowd of the house, taking the lead in the 23rd minute through its prolific striker Fiston Mayele, which shot a low shot in the distant corner after an intelligent movement on the right side.
The goal scored his ninth place in the competition and confirmed his status as one of the key figures in the historical career of Pyramids.
The local team doubled its advantage shortly after the restart when defender Ahmed Samy got up higher to return home from a cross of Chibi Mohamed in the 56th minute, sending a frenzy to the crowd of Cairo to a frenzy.
Despite continuing for two goals, Sundowns showed resilience.
Iqraam Rayners withdrew one for South African champions in the 75th minute with a compound compound finish, establishing a tense end.
Miguel Cardoso’s side was relentlessly pushing in the last minutes, with Peter Shalulile and Lebo Motiba with blocked efforts in a frantic closure section that saw 10 minutes of additional time.
However, the pyramids remained firm, thanks in large part to the heroic of goalkeeper Ahmed El Shaenawy and a compound defensive action.
Cafonline.com
