Zamalek and Pyramids secure CAF Champions League group stage spots
Egyptian giants Zamalek and Pyramids have successfully qualified for the CAF Champions League group stage following impressive second-leg performances.
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Zamalek have officially booked their place in the CAF Champions League group stage. The team showed resilience in their second-leg fixture, maintaining their defensive composure to secure the aggregate win. Goalkeeper El-Mahdi Soliman played a vital role, making several crucial saves to deny Rwanda Army and ensure the clean sheet.
Meanwhile, Pyramids cruised through to the group stage with a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Al-Merrikh Bentiu at the Air Defence Stadium. Following their 1-0 win in the first leg, Pyramids dominated the return match. Abdel Rahman Magdy led the charge with a first-half brace, while Mostafa Fathy and Nadhir Bouali added further goals to seal the victory.
The match ended on a challenging note for Pyramids, as goalscorer Nadhir Bouali suffered an injury in the 78th minute. With all substitutions already utilized, the hosts were forced to finish the game with ten men. Goalkeeper Ahmed El-Shenawy stood firm in the closing minutes, producing a decisive one-on-one save to preserve the result and confirm their passage to the next round.