Pyramids v FAR
Venue: 30 June Stadium (Cairo)
Time: 7 pm
The only all North Africa affairs among the four fixtures – Pyramids are prepared and ready to fight for a win in the first leg of the quarter-finals.
Pyramids are on the verge of winning their first ever league title in Egypt afer winning 7 points more that perennial winners Al Ahly who sits second on the log.
This is Pyramids’ second season in the CAF Champions League after making their debut last season. They exited the group stage without winning anything but has become a respectable team in the current campaign.
Croatian head coach Jurcic has brought calmness to Pyramids. Stars like Fiston Mayele, Ibrahim Blati Toure, Ramadan Sobhi, Adel and Fathi among so many quality players were under immense pressure last season but all are enjoying the praises from the fans this season due to splendid performances.
FAR Rabat have won all their last four games in all competitions. They are second in the Botola PRO League table leading the 3rd placed Wydad by two points with five games to go.
The Rabat-based club did not taste any defeat in the group stage and Pyramids must double their efforts to win the first leg.
Portuguese coach Santos will be a popular man in Rabat if he can eliminate the Egyptians.
Angolan center back To Caneiro, Congolese duo Inonga and Joel Beya and Youssef El Fahli of Moric6co who is the top scorer in the Moroccan top flight will give Pyramids a tough time.
Head-2-Head
Both teams’ only encouter was in 2023 when FAR drew 2-2 in Egypt and won 1-0 in Morocco in the group stage of the Confederation Cup.
Predictions
Pyramids 1-0 FAR Rabat
