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PYRAMIDS FC – EGYPT, WHAT IS ITS HISTORY, ITS MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS? WHO WERE ITS STAR PLAYERS?
Pyramids FC is the new giant of Egyptian football. Although its history is recent, it has caused a seismic shift in the league by challenging the historic Al Ahly and Zamalek. With private investment, high-profile signings, and continental ambitions, the club has made it clear that it's not just a passing fad. In this article, we review its short but intense history, its achievements, star players, and the coaches who shaped its path.
Birth, Transformation, and Ambition
The club was originally founded in 2008 as Al Assiouty Sport in the city of Beni Suef. For years it competed in lower divisions until achieving promotion to the Egyptian Premier League in 2014. But the big change came in 2018, when it was acquired by Saudi investors led by Turki Al-Sheikh. It changed its name to Pyramids FC, moved to Cairo, and began its complete transformation.
Since then, the club has become one of the richest in Africa. With sky-blue jerseys, a modern stadium, and an aggressive transfer policy, Pyramids FC made it clear that it wanted titles, prominence, and international representation. They signed star players, renowned coaches, and fully immersed themselves in the conversation of Egyptian and continental football.
Key moments since their refounding
2008: Founded as Al Assiouty Sport
2014: First promotion to the Egyptian Premier League
2018: Purchase and name change to Pyramids FC
2019: Egyptian league runner-up
2020: CAF Confederation Cup finalist
Recent National and International Achievements
Although they haven't yet won the domestic league, Pyramids FC has already made history in Egypt. In the 2018–19 season, they finished third in the Egyptian Premier League, behind Al Ahly and Zamalek. In 2019–20, they took another step forward, finishing as league runners-up and finalists in the CAF Confederation Cup, losing to RS Berkane of Morocco.
Their consistent presence in the league's top three has made them one of the most competitive clubs in the country. Furthermore, their performance in continental tournaments demonstrates that they are ready to take the next step. They regularly participate in the African Confederation Cup and seek to enter the CAF Champions League, the most prestigious tournament on the continent.
Notable achievements and achievements
Runner-up Premier League Egypt (2020, 2023)
CAF Confederation Cup Finalist (2020)
Regular presence in continental tournaments
Outstanding victories against North African teams
Consolidation as the third strongest club of Egypt
Club Stars and Top Coaches
Since 2018, the club has signed some big names, both local and international. One of the most memorable was Ramadan Sobhi, the former Stoke City player and Egyptian star who surprised everyone by signing for Pyramids instead of returning to Al Ahly. Other players who have shone include Abdallah Said, Fakhreddine Ben Youssef, Eric Traoré, and goalkeeper Ahmed El Shenawy, all key figures in different seasons.
On the bench, Pyramids has opted for coaches with international experience. Argentine Ramón Díaz managed the club in 2019, bringing character and attacking flair. Later, coaches such as Ante Čačić (formerly of Croatia) and Takis Gonias implemented more elaborate styles. In recent years, they have maintained a clear policy: to bet on coaches who combine European experience with knowledge of African football.
Players and coaches who made history
Ramadan Sobhi – blockbuster signing in Egypt
Abdallah Said – leadership and goals
Eric Traoré – unpredictability and speed
Ramón Díaz – coach with a winning mentality
Ahmed El Shenawy – security in goal
The project of Pyramids FC is alive and well, and growing. They attract investment, young and technically gifted talent, and their fresh style has captivated a new generation of Egyptian fans. They are not a club just passing through: they are one that came to break the traditional duopoly and write their own history among the pyramids of African football.
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