Pyramids FC kicked off in 2018 and, within seven years, climbed from the shadows to lift the 2025 CAF Champions League trophy after beating Sundowns 3–2 on aggregate.
Turki Al-Sheikh took over Al Assiouty Sport, moved it to Cairo, and pumped in cash, then passed the ball to Salem Al Shamsi in 2019, who kept the momentum strong.
Backed by deep pockets, they built elite facilities and signed top names, including Fiston Mayele, who banged in nine goals in the 2024–25 CAF Champions League.
The boardroom had Hossam El-Badry, Ahmed Hassan, and, crucially, coach Krunoslav Jurčić, who turned their style from long-ball to attacking flair.
Jurčić made them press high and move fast. His 67% win rate speaks a lot, and his tactics led them straight to continental glory.
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Pyramids FC also invested in tomorrow. Their youth system might not be loud yet, but having a women’s team in Egypt’s top flight shows they’re thinking long term.
They tested their mettle early in the 2019–20 CAF Confederation Cup final and kept rising, knocking out Orlando Pirates in the 2025 semi before edging past Sundowns.
Every big match gave them exposure and grit. Those continental nights built the backbone they needed to dominate.
They didn’t sit back; they attacked. Their style turned heads, won fans, and proven offense isn’t just show—it wins games.
Why they succeed
Pyramids FC rose because they followed six sharp plays: fund it well, lead it smart, grow youth, chase big games, play bold, and don’t fear big moves.
They shifted base, rebranded, and made it work. Not many clubs dare that kind of reset—and fewer succeed.
Fans debate whether this success will last, but few deny that Pyramids FC has raised the bar for African football clubs.
The club now preps for the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, showing they aren’t done writing history just yet.
Pyramids FC proved you don’t need decades to dominate—just a game plan that scores on every front.
