Pyramids FC
The Pyramids Football Club, often abbreviated as Pyramids FC, is an Egyptian professional football club based in the 6th of October City, Giza Governorate.
History:
Pyramids FC was founded in 2008 as Al Assiouty Sport, and they played their home matches in Asyut, a city in Upper Egypt. The club gained promotion to the Egyptian Premier League in 2014, but they were relegated back to the second tier after just one season.
In 2018, the club was acquired by Saudi Arabian businessman Turki Al-Sheikh, who renamed it Pyramids FC. He also invested heavily in the club, bringing in several high-profile players and appointing former Egypt national team manager Héctor Cúper as head coach.
Under Cúper's leadership, Pyramids FC quickly became a force to be reckoned with in Egyptian football. They won the Egypt Cup in 2019 and 2020, and they also finished as runners-up in the Egyptian Premier League in 2019-20 and 2020-21.
Recent Achievements:
In recent seasons, Pyramids FC has continued to perform well. They won the Egypt Cup for a third time in 2022, and they also qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup in 2023.
Current Squad:
Pyramids FC's current squad includes a number of talented players, both Egyptian and foreign. Some of their most notable players include:
- Islam Issa (Egypt)
- Ibrahim Adel (Egypt)
- Mohamed Farouk (Egypt)
- Eric Traoré (Burkina Faso)
- Islam Bakary (Senegal)
Stadium:
Pyramids FC play their home matches at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo. The stadium has a capacity of 30,000 and is one of the largest and most modern stadiums in Egypt.
Supporters:
Pyramids FC have a large and passionate fanbase. Known as the "Blue Wolves," the club's supporters are known for their enthusiastic and vocal support at matches.