On the evening of February 28, 2025, Pyramids FC marked their triumphant return to the top of the Egyptian Premier League table with a decisive 3-1 victory over Smouha SC at Alexandria Stadium. This win, part of the 16th round of the current season, not only highlighted Pyramids' resilience but also showcased the remarkable individual efforts of their players.
It was Pyramids’ Ibrahim Adel who opened the scoring just before halftime, with his goal arriving at the 45th minute plus one, as he launched a stunning shot from outside the penalty area. The ball slipped through the hands of Smouha's goalkeeper, Mahdi Sulaiman, who will likely reflect on this match with regret. With this goal, Pyramids took the lead and entered the halftime break with a solid advantage.
The second half saw Pyramids capitalizing on their momentum when Mustapha Fathi made it 2-0, converting from the penalty spot at the 56th minute. His clinical finish assured Pyramids of their growing dominance over the game. Not long afterwards, at the 77th minute, Veston Mailey increased the lead to 3-0 with another strike, once again highlighting the struggles of the Smouha goalkeeper, who faltered again.
Despite the scoreline, Smouha delivered some resistance when Emmanuel Abiah managed to net the lone goal for his team at the 79th minute. Unfortunately for them, it was too little, too late, as Pyramids expertly maneuvered the remainder of the match, thwarting any chances of a comeback from the opposition.
This victory lifted Pyramids to 39 points, successfully reclaiming the top position they had lost to Al Ahly, who now trail by 3 points following their own struggles this season. Comparatively, Smouha remains mired in the lower half of the league table, now holding on to just 18 points at 12th place. The results also confirm Pyramids’ sustained impressive form, making them serious title contenders as they head toward the season's conclusion.
Pyramids also celebrated the fine performance of Ibrahim Adel, who was recognized as the player of the match, affirming his growing reputation as one of the league's standout players. This accolade marks the sixth time this season he has earned such recognition, underscoring his pivotal role for the team.
Reported by ONTimeSports.