Pyramids FC aim to take control against El Merriekh Bentiu in CAF Champions League

Pyramids FC begin their 2nd preliminary round tie in the CAF Champions League against El Merriekh Bentiu on Friday, 16 October 2026, with the Egyptian side starting as clear favourites.

The match will be played at Juba Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 13:00 GMT. It will be broadcast on beIN CONNECT MENA HD, beIN Sports MENA 1 HD, SuperSport Variety 4 HD, Azam Sports Channel and Canal + Sport Afrique.

Pyramids FC are seeking to use their greater continental experience and attacking strength to establish an advantage in the first leg. El Merriekh Bentiu, however, will hope their recent run of results can give them confidence against one of the competition’s more experienced teams.

The South Sudanese club have won their past two matches, including a 3-0 victory over Somali Police. That success highlighted their defensive solidity, which will be tested by a Pyramids FC team that has produced several convincing attacking displays.

Pyramids FC have also recorded two successive victories. Their recent results include a 4-1 win against Ceramica Cleopatra, while they also defeated Gor Mahia FC 5-1 in the CAF Champions League.

The emphatic result against Gor Mahia FC underlined the Egyptian side’s attacking effectiveness and their ambition in this year’s competition. El Merriekh Bentiu will need to limit the visitors’ opportunities if they are to keep the tie finely balanced.

This will be the first meeting between the two clubs. No previous fixture between El Merriekh Bentiu and Pyramids FC is recorded, meaning both sides will be facing an unfamiliar opponent when they meet in Juba.

Pyramids FC are expected to have the edge because of their continental experience and recent goal-scoring form. El Merriekh Bentiu may be able to make the contest difficult, but the Egyptian club are regarded as the more likely winners.

The Africafoot prediction is a 2-0 victory for Pyramids FC.

The published betting odds also reflect that assessment. El Merriekh Bentiu are priced at 17.00 to win, with a draw at 6.84 and a Pyramids FC victory at 1.09.