Pyramids grant players five-day break before Al Ahly league clash

Pyramids head coach Rhulani Mokwena has given his players five days off following their Egypt Cup victory over El Dakhleya.

Pyramids secured a 2-0 win in the last 32 of the competition, with goals from Yusuf Ibrahim “Obama” and Mostafa Fathi.

The result sends Pyramids into the last 16, where they will face National Bank of Egypt as they begin their defence of the Egypt Cup.

The squad will return to training on 13 November to prepare for the continuation of their domestic and continental campaigns.

Their next fixture will be against Al Ahly on 23 November at Cairo International Stadium in the ninth round of the league.

Pyramids currently lead the league table with 24 points. Al Ahly are second on 20 points, while Zamalek sit third, one point behind them.