Egyptian Premier League title was ‘stolen’ from us – Pyramids FC defender Ahmed Sami

Pyramids defender Ahmed Sami has expressed disappointment after his team narrowly missed out on the Egyptian Premier League title, claiming the championship was “stolen” from them following another tight title race that ended in frustration.

The one-time CAF Champions League winners finished second in the league table, just two points behind champions Zamalek, marking a second consecutive season of near-misses in the domestic title race.

Despite consistent performances across the campaign, Sami believes small margins and wasted points ultimately cost the club a historic opportunity to lift the league trophy.

Speaking in an interview with Modern TV, Sami reflected on the criticism Pyramids players have faced in recent seasons, particularly the perception that the squad has underachieved despite significant investment and expectations.

He rejected claims that the team lacked ambition or commitment, insisting that players have always given their maximum effort on the pitch.

“We were subjected to a lot of criticism and they used to say about us (employees and we play for the sake of money),” Sami said.

He added that the team’s primary objective has always been to compete for major trophies, something he believes they have achieved to a degree, even if the league title has remained elusive.

“Our biggest goal was to put Pyramids in contention for all championships, and we achieved 5 championships,” he noted.

However, he admitted that inconsistency in key moments proved costly once again.

“We didn’t learn the lesson and wasted easy points,” he said, pointing to dropped points that ultimately shaped the title race”

Sami was particularly emotional when discussing the outcome of the season, claiming that Pyramids deserved more from the campaign based on their performances.

“The league title this season was ‘stolen’ from us, just like it happened to us last season,” he said, highlighting the narrow margins that separated the top sides.

He emphasized that the difference between success and failure came down to small details rather than a lack of quality or effort.

One of the most discussed aspects of Pyramids’ season has been their contrasting performances against Egypt’s traditional giants, Al Ahly SC and Zamalek.

Sami addressed this directly, rejecting suggestions that the team approaches matches differently based on opponent prestige.

“Our superiority over Al Ahly does not mean that we give facing them greater importance or focus. For us, Al Ahly and Zamalek are our two biggest matches of the season,” he explained.

Instead, he pointed to tactical differences as the main reason behind the varying results.

He suggested that matches against Al Ahly tend to be more open, allowing Pyramids to exploit space effectively, while encounters with Zamalek are more compact and defensive in nature.

“The difference in the two matches is that Al Ahly likes to play an open game… there are spaces that we exploit well,” he said.

“Zamalek’s style against us is different, and we find it difficult to play against teams that defend and play on counter-attacks.”

Pyramids FC’s latest campaign once again highlighted the fine margins that define title races in Egyptian football. While the squad has consistently remained competitive, key dropped points across the season proved decisive in the final standings.

For Sami and his teammates, the frustration is clear — not in a lack of ability, but in the belief that success has repeatedly slipped away at crucial moments.

As attention turns to the next season, Pyramids will once again be expected to challenge for silverware, but the defender’s comments underline the urgency of turning close contests into tangible success.