Egyptian facet Pyramids sealed a dramatic 3-2 victory over Orlando Pirates in Cairo on Friday night to book their predicament within the CAF Champions League remaining for the foremost time of their ancient previous.
After a goalless first leg in Johannesburg, each and every groups came out sure on the 30 June Air Defence Stadium. Pirates struck first when Relebohile Mofokeng slotted dwelling halfway by the foremost half of.
Pyramids responded correct earlier than halftime, with Fiston Mayele finishing from a Mostafa Fathi putrid to diploma the ranking.
The 2d half of persevered in thrilling fashion as Mohau Nkota restored Pirates’ lead with a low pressure within the 52nd minute. Nonetheless, Pyramids fought support again, with Ramadan Sobhi heading in a Mohamed Chibi putrid to get it 2-2 moments later.
The decisive plot came six minutes from time. Following a corner and a goalmouth lunge, Mayele reacted quickest, firing into the roof of the rep to quit his brace and ship the dwelling followers into wild celebrations.
Despite slack stress from Pirates, including probabilities for Tshegofatso Mabasa and Mofokeng, Pyramids held on to actual the safe and extend their unbeaten dwelling file to 23 fits.
Pyramids will now face Mamelodi Sundowns within the rest.
