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Pyramids FC Crowned 2026 Egypt Cup Champions After Hard-Fought Win Over ZED FC

Pyramids FC secured the 2026 Egypt Cup title following a 2-1 victory against ZED FC in the final held at the Cairo International Stadium.

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Match Highlights: Clinical Finish and Late Drama

This final marked Pyramids’ third consecutive appearance in the championship match. Under the guidance of manager Krunoslav Jurčić, the “Blue Squad” took the lead in the 45th minute through a Karim Hafez penalty. The advantage was doubled in the 57th minute by striker Fiston Mayele.

The match took a tense turn in the 80th minute when Pyramids’ Mostafa Ziko was sent off. Raafat Khalil managed to pull one back for ZED FC in the 92nd minute, but Mohamed Shawky’s men couldn’t find the equalizer before the final whistle.

A Growing Trophy Cabinet

This victory marks Pyramids FC’s second Egypt Cup title and their fifth trophy overall. Their storied recent run includes:

  • CAF Champions League & CAF Super Cup titles.

  • The Africa-Asia-Pacific Cup, secured last year with a 3-1 win over Al-Ahli Saudi FC.

The Hunt for the Domestic Double

Pyramids remains in contention for a historic domestic double. To win their first-ever Egyptian Premier League title, they need to defeat Smouha in the final round while hoping Zamalek loses to Ceramica Cleopatra.

Note: This cup victory officially grants the fourth-placed team in the Egyptian League a spot in the 2026 CAF Confederation Cup.