Egypt's Pyramids Win First CAF Champions League Title Over Sundowns

Egypt's Pyramids FC claimed their first African Champions League title after defeating South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in the second leg at Cairo's 30 June Stadium, winning the two-legged final 3-2 on aggregate. Fiston Mayele opened the scoring for Pyramids by capitalizing on a defensive error, followed by Ahmed Samy's header from a free-kick to extend their lead. Sundowns managed a late goal from Iqraam Rayners, but despite a strong second-half push and intense pressure, they could not overcome the deficit. The win marks Pyramids as the fourth Egyptian club to lift the Champions League trophy, while Sundowns missed out on their second title since 2016. Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso faced disappointment again, having lost in the final to Egyptian opposition the previous year. Pyramids' triumph comes shortly after their narrow loss in the Egyptian league, making the continental victory a significant achievement for the club.