On Saturday evening at the 30 June Stadium, Egypt’s Pyramids FC succeeded in capturing their first-ever CAF Super Cup title, edging out Morocco’s Renaissance Berkane 1-0 in a tightly contested showdown.
The decisive moment came in the 75th minute when Congolese striker Fiston Mayele rifled a right-foot shot into the bottom left corner after an assist by Moroccan midfielder Mohamed Chibi, sealing the breakthrough for the CAF Champions League holders.
From the early minutes, Pyramids demonstrated the kind of attacking discipline and defensive organisation that their coach, Krunoslav Jurčić, has emphasised since his arrival. Captain Ali Gabr marshalled the back-line with authority, while goalkeeper Ahmed El Shenawy stood firm in the final quarter, thwarting several dangerous attempts by Berkane.
Jurčić later described his team as “kings of Africa” in the post-match press conference, underlining both pride in the triumph and ambition for what comes next.
Berkane, coached by Tunisia’s Mouin Chaabani and possessing the momentum of their Confederation Cup victory, pressed hard in the closing minutes but could not breach the Egyptian side’s defensive resolve.
This win adds a significant milestone to Pyramids’ meteoric rise. Earlier this year they clinched their first CAF Champions League title, breaking into a sphere typically dominated by historic African club powers.
According to one match report, the Super Cup win also grants Pyramids entry into the upcoming Intercontinental Cup in Qatar later in 2025 — a further step onto the global stage.
Football analysts suggest this victory is more than a trophy: it marks a shift in African club-football dynamics. “It isn’t just about winning — it’s about announcing oneself,” says a continental football-strategy commentator. With Pyramids now having claimed continental honours in quick succession, they join the conversation as a genuine challenger to long-established elites.
According to former international coach and analyst Dr Lina Hassan, “Pyramids’ strength in this match lay in defending with purpose — the goal came through a moment of offensive clarity, but the platform was built on patience and organisation.”
She adds: “In African club football, the side that controls the tempo — and keeps a clean sheet — often wins the silverware.”
Coach Jurčić acknowledged this balance between attack and defence, saying his players “always want to achieve distinguished goals in their careers… as coach I help them by providing the proper atmosphere.”
For Pyramids, the Super Cup is both a destination and departure point. They will now aim to consolidate their status domestically and internationally, while sustaining the momentum built this year. Jurčić has hinted at squad rotation in the Egyptian league to manage fatigue and maintain performance levels.
For Berkane, the outcome is a setback but not a collapse. Their strong showing confirms their consistency on the African stage — the challenge now is to convert such performances into trophies.
Egypt’s football scene has been dominated historically by clubs like Al Ahly and Zamalek. Pyramids’ emergence adds fresh competition and raises the profile of continental tournaments for Egyptian teams.
Furthermore, their dual continental trophies within a year underline that investment, planning and tactical clarity can shift the balance of power — not just in Egypt but across Africa.
