CAF Champions League: RS Berkane vs Pyramids FC preview

Moroccan side RS Berkane will face Egypt’s Pyramids FC in a pivotal CAF Champions League Group A match on Saturday, January 24, 2026, kicking off at 7:00 PM GMT.

The encounter, set at the Stade Municipal de Berkane, is a rematch of the 2025 CAF Super Cup final, where Pyramids secured a 1-0 victory.

Both teams head into the fixture level on six points, meaning the winner will take control of the group standings.

Match Context & Form

This fixture represents a top-of-the-table showdown, with both clubs enjoying perfect starts to their group campaigns.

• RS Berkane have been particularly impressive defensively, scoring five goals while keeping a clean sheet in both matches. Their strong form at home makes them a formidable opponent.

• Pyramids FC have also been in excellent form, winning both group matches and only recently losing to Flamengo in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.

RS Berkane Form

• 3-0 win vs Power Dynamos FC

• 2-1 away win vs Rivers United
  They currently sit atop Group A on goal difference.

Pyramids FC Form

• 3-0 win vs Rivers United FC

• 1-0 win vs Power Dynamos
  They are second in the group standings.

Team News

RS Berkane will be missing international goalkeeper Munir Mohamedi due to injury, but they welcome back Yassine Labhiri after his recovery.

Pyramids FC will be without Ramadan Sobhi, who is suspended, while Mohamed Hamdi is sidelined through injury.

Previous Meeting

The teams have met only once before, in the 2025 CAF Super Cup final, where Pyramids won 1-0. Berkane will be aiming to avenge that defeat in front of their home supporters.

Broadcast Information

The match will be shown live across the MENA region on beIN Sports MENA 2 HD and beIN Connect MENA HD.

In South Africa, fans can stream the game on the SABC Plus app and website. Supporters elsewhere can follow live updates and scores via platforms such as FotMob.