The Egyptian Super Cup for Champions League Clubs 2023 concluded its inaugural edition, featuring four teams and witnessed Al Ahly’s championship victory after defeating Modern Future in the final match.
Al Ahly secured the Super Cup title with a 4-2 victory over Future, while Pyramids secured third place, and Ceramica Cleopatra finished in the fourth position.
The new edition of the Egyptian Super Cup showcased unforgettable moments in Egyptian football over the tournament’s four-game duration, held at the Mohamed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Al Ahly’s Super Cup Triumph
The Cairo 24 website outlines the key moments of the Egyptian Super Cup for Champions League Clubs after the first edition in its revamped format.
Marathon Penalty Shootout
In the semi-final match between Pyramids and Future, which Future won, a historic event unfolded as both teams resorted to a penalty shootout to determine the finalist after a goalless draw in regular time.
The match witnessed a staggering 34 penalty kicks, with each team taking 17 shots. Future eventually emerged victorious with a 14-13 scoreline, marking the fourth-longest penalty shootout in the world.
Special Appearance by José Mourinho
The excitement continued in the Pyramids vs. Future match, extending even to the post-match press conference.
Ricardo Formosinho, the coach of Future, was surprised by a phone call from José Mourinho, the head coach of AS Roma in Italy.
Formosinho interrupted the press conference to respond to Mourinho, confirming their strong friendship.
Ahmed Yasser Ryan’s Missed Opportunity
Ahmed Yasser Ryan, the striker for Ceramica Cleopatra, had a standout moment in the Egyptian Super Cup when he missed a clear goal-scoring opportunity against Pyramids in the match determining the third-place winner.
Ryan’s shot hit the left post of the empty goal, denying his team a breakthrough—a moment that will be remembered as one of the strangest misses in Egyptian football history.
Modeste Announces His Presence
After a long wait, French striker Anthony Modeste declared his return to Al Ahly after leading the team to victory in the Egyptian Super Cup against Future.
Modeste scored Ahly’s third goal and assisted the fourth for Karim Fouad, turning a 2-2 draw into a resounding 4-2 triumph.
The Egyptian Super Cup’s first edition in its new format not only showcased Al Ahly’s victory but also provided football fans with an array of thrilling moments that will be etched in the history of Egyptian football for years to come.
