Pyramids FC defeats Orlando Pirates, reaches CAF Champions League final

Pyramids FC reached their first-ever CAF Champions League final after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Orlando Pirates in Cairo, overturning a deficit twice during the second leg. Congolese striker Fiston Mayele was pivotal, scoring twice, including a late winner, while substitute Ramadan Sobhi added another for the Egyptian side. Orlando Pirates, who had led through goals by Relebohile Mofokeng and Mohau Nkota, were unable to protect their advantage, ultimately falling short of their first final since 2013. The aggregate score over two legs was 3-2, following a goalless draw in the first match in South Africa. Pyramids FC will now face Mamelodi Sundowns in the final, after Sundowns advanced on away goals against Al Ahly. This result ended hopes for an all-South African final and underscored Pyramids FC's emergence as a new powerhouse in African club football.