Pyramids FC will head into Saturday’s CAF Champions League group-stage showdown towards Nigeria’s Rivers United with a considerably depleted squad, elevating issues forward of the high-stakes encounter in Cairo.
The African champions are reeling from the lack of three key first-team gamers—Ramadan Sobhi, Osama Galal, and Mostafa Fathi—all dominated out by means of harm. Their absence strips Pyramids of creativity, defensive solidity, and attacking depth at an important level of their continental marketing campaign.
Including to the dilemma, Moroccan full-back Mohamed Chibi and DR Congo striker Fiston Mayele face unsure involvement. Each gamers solely rejoined the squad on Friday night after attending the CAF Awards ceremony in Marrakech on Wednesday, leaving their match health and readiness unsure.
The disruptions current a possible opening for visiting Rivers United, who will likely be keen to use Pyramids’ weakened setup and push for priceless away factors in Group motion.
Regardless of the setbacks, Pyramids FC will depend on residence help and squad depth as they appear to keep up momentum of their title defence, whereas Rivers United see a possibility to unsettle the champions on their very own turf.
