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·16 September 2025
Pyramids SC Earn FIFA Praise With Stunning 3-0 Win Over Auckland City

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·16 September 2025
Egyptian giants celebrate 3-0 triumph over Auckland City in FIFA Intercontinental Cup opener
Pyramids SC Earn FIFA Praise With Stunning 3-0 Win Over Auckland City
Pyramids SC earned global praise after crushing Auckland City 3 - 0 in the 1st round of Intercontinental cup with FIFA president Gianni Infantino leading the congratulations.
Infantino wrote on Instagram:
“Congratulations to Pyramids on their first round victory. We now look forward to their clash with Al Ahli Saudi for the Intercontinental cup crown”
The African champions sealed comfortable win at Cairo’s Air Defense Stadium on Sunday night. Goals from Pyramids equaled the record margin achieved by Al Ahly against the Oceania giants in previous meeting.
With the victory, Pyramids advanced to face Asian champions Al Ahli Saudi on 23 September at Alinma Stadium in Jeddah.
The winner will progress to meet the victors of the Americas derby in the Intercontinental Challenge before possible showdown with European champions Paris Saint Germain in the final.