CAF CL: Mayele Stars as Pyramids, Ahly Win Big

Egyptian Giants Triumph as Pirates Sink Algerians; Mayele Nets Brace

Egypt’s football powerhouses, Al Ahly and Pyramids FC, have made strong statements in the CAF Champions League quarter-final openers, securing vital wins. Meanwhile, South Africa’s Orlando Pirates delivered a decisive away victory against Algeria’s MC Alger.

Pyramids FC cruised to a dominant 4-1 win over Morocco’s FAR Rabat. Congolese striker Fiston Kalala Mayele was the star of the match, striking twice within the opening 12 minutes. Adel followed with a brace of his own, scoring in the 39th and 67th minutes. FAR Rabat’s Hadraf managed to pull one back just before halftime, but it wasn't enough to stop the Egyptian onslaught.

Full-Time: Pyramids ???????? 4-1 ???????? FAR Rabat
⚽ 02’ – Mayele
⚽ 12’ – Mayele
⚽ 39’ – Adel
⚽ 67’ – Adel
⚽ 45’ – Hadraf

Record African champions Al Ahly edged out Al-Hilal Omdurman of Sudan in a tightly contested encounter. The only goal of the match came early, with Hany finding the net in the 12th minute to give the home side a crucial 1-0 victory.

Full-Time: Al Ahly ???????? 1-0 ???????? Al-Hilal Omdurman
⚽ 12’ – Hany

In Algeria, Orlando Pirates continued their impressive run, grinding out a narrow but significant 1-0 away win against MC Alger, courtesy of a 67th-minute strike by Nkota.

Full-Time: MC Alger ???????? 0-1 ???????? Orlando Pirates
⚽ 67’ – Nkota

These results put the Egyptian clubs and the South African side in a favorable position ahead of the return legs, as the race for the continent’s most coveted club title intensifies.