Al Ahly and Pyramids FC will go head-to-head in a dramatic final day of the Egyptian Premier League play-offs, with the national title set to be decided on Wednesday evening.
Defending champions Al Ahly go into the decisive round two points clear at the top of the standings and will host Phraco at home, knowing that anything short of defeat could be enough to secure another league triumph.
Meanwhile, Pyramids FC travel to face Ceramica Cleopatra, hoping for a slip-up from their Cairo rivals to snatch the title at the last hurdle.
With both matches scheduled to kick off simultaneously at 6:00 p.m. local time, the title race promises high tension and plenty of drama.
Al Ahly’s position at the summit means they retain control of their destiny, while Pyramids FC must not only win but also rely on their competitors dropping points.
The mathematics of the final day leave little room for ambiguity. If Al Ahly win, the title remains in their grasp regardless of Pyramids FC’s result.
Should Al Ahly draw and Pyramids secure a victory, both teams would be level on points, but Al Ahly are expected to retain their edge due to a superior goal difference—unless Pyramids produce a remarkable winning margin of six goals or more, which would tip the scales in their favour.
Yet the championship could take another twist beyond the pitch. Pyramids FC have taken their grievances to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over an unresolved issue dating back to the first matchday of the play-off phase.
Al Ahly had withdrawn at the last minute from their scheduled fixture against Zamalek, but were not penalised with a three-point deduction by the Egyptian Football Association (EFA), a decision Pyramids have formally contested.
If Pyramids FC fall short on the field, they hope CAS may still hand them the title retrospectively, should the court rule in their favour regarding the disputed forfeiture. For now, however, the focus remains firmly on results.
This climax to the season has been one of the most closely fought in recent memory. Al Ahly, with their pedigree and experience, have maintained a narrow lead despite a congested fixture list and moments of inconsistency.
Pyramids FC, on the other hand, have emerged as genuine title contenders in recent seasons, and their sustained challenge this term underlines their growing stature in Egyptian football.
Supporters across the country will be glued to their screens and radios as the two matches unfold, with the fate of the league title hanging delicately in the balance.
For Al Ahly, victory would mark another chapter in their storied history. For Pyramids FC, a triumph—either on the pitch or through the courts—would be a landmark moment in the club’s rise.
The final whistle may not mark the end of the drama, but for now, all eyes are on 6:00 p.m., when two stadiums, two matches, and two dreams will determine the champion of Egypt.
