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Pyramids humiliate FAR Rabat in CAF Champions League

Pyramids humiliate FAR Rabat in CAF Champions League

Two braces from Congolese striker Fiston Mayele and skilled winger Ibrahim Adel secured a vital 4-1 win for Pyramids FC over Morocco’s FAR Rabat in the CAF Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday, giving the Egyptian outfit a significant stride toward securing a semi-final berth.

 

Pyramids FC duo Fiston Mayele and Ibrahim Adel celebrate following their side’s second goal during the 4-1 win over FAR Rabat of Morocco in the quarterfinals of the CAF Champions League on Tuesday.

Mayele netted both of his goals in the opening 15 minutes, with Adel contributing the third in the 38th minute before adding a second in the 67th minute to extend the lead, while FAR Rabat managed a consolation goal through Abdelfattah Hadraf, who fired in a left-footed finish in the final minute of the first half.

Head coach Krunoslav Jurcic deployed an attacking lineup that saw Mostafa Fathy, Ibrahim Adel, and Fiston Mayele leading the line, with Blati Toure and Ramadan Sobhi providing support from midfield.

The Sky Blues relentlessly pressed forward, aiming for a comfortable lead heading into the return leg.

Moments after kickoff, forward Mostafa Fathy capitalized on a defensive error by Larbi Naji, intercepting the ball and delivering a precise cross to set up Mayele, who slotted the ball home with a close-range right-footed shot.

Ten minutes later, Mayele doubled the lead following a brilliant assist from Adel, who had brilliantly supplied from the right flank.

Despite relying on a well-organized defense, FAR Rabat’s counterattacks were thwarted by a lack of composure in the final third.

In the 38th minute, Ibrahim Adel received a well-placed cross from Ramadan Sobhi on the left side and unleashed a powerful right-footed shot into the center of the net, bringing the score to 3-0.

However, the Moroccan side pulled a goal back just before halftime when Hadraf connected with Youssef El-Fahli’s cross, sending a left-footed shot into the bottom left corner, ending the first half at 3-1.

In the second half, Pyramids FC continued their relentless pursuit of goals, leading to a fourth from star winger Ibrahim Adel.

The 23-year-old Egyptian international collected a well-placed cross from Ivorian midfielder Blati Toure on the left flank and buried a close-range right-footed shot into the bottom left corner.

FAR Rabat attempted to reduce the deficit but failed to make an impact as Pyramids FC maintained control of the game.

The return leg is scheduled for 8 April at Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, with the winner advancing to face either MC Alger or Orlando Pirates.

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com

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