Egyptian side Pyramids FC revealed that their squad faced hostile actions from Royal Army fans, who hurled fireworks and water bottles as the team arrived at the stadium to warm up for a high-stakes encounter.
The incident unfolded ahead of Tuesday’s showdown at the Stade d’Honneur in Meknes, where Pyramids will take on the Royal Army in the second leg of the CAF Champions League quarter-finals.
After securing a commanding 4-1 victory in Cairo during the first leg, Pyramids are now one step away from a semi-final clash against either South Africa’s Orlando Pirates or Algeria’s Mouloudia.
Chaos erupted as Royal Army supporters disrupted the warm-up, forcing Pyramids players off the field multiple times. Midfielder Mohand Lasheen suffered injuries when a firework exploded near him on the pitch.
The Pyramids delegation swiftly lodged a formal complaint with CAF and local security, detailing the barrage of fireworks and the harm inflicted on their players. The outcome of this tie could hinge on more than just goals as tensions continue to simmer.
