Egypt’s Pyramids FC have etched their name into African football history after clinching their first-ever CAF Super Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Morocco’s RS Berkane over the weekend at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt.

The decisive moment came in the 75th minute, when Congolese forward Fiston Mayele found the back of the net with a well-taken finish, securing the title for the Egyptian side.

The achievement underlines the club’s remarkable rise on both the domestic and continental stages, establishing Pyramids as a new powerhouse in African football, after the winning the CAF Champions League in June.

RS Berkane, champions of the 2021 edition, were denied a second CAF Super Cup title despite a spirited performance.

Coach Mouine Chaâbani’s men pushed hard to find an equalizer after Mayele’s goal but were met by a resolute Egyptian defence and an inspired goalkeeper, Ahmed El Shenawy, who delivered an exceptional display between the posts.

Pyramids’ defensive duo Ahmed Sami and Mahmoud Marei stood firm to preserve the lead, while head coach Krunoslav Jurčić orchestrated a tactical masterclass from the sidelines, reading the game brilliantly and making decisive adjustments during the crucial stages of the encounter.