A South Sudanese fan wanted to give a special gift to Mustafa Ziko, a player for Pyramids FC, during the team's match against Al-Merrikh in Bentiu, which was part of the first leg of the CAF Champions League Round of 32.
The gift was a painting depicting Ziko celebrating one of his goals, and the initiative was well-received by the player, showcasing the sportsmanship and good relationship between players and fans while the Pyramids team was in South Sudan for the African competition.
A gift from a South Sudanese fan to Mustafa Ziko
A gift from a Sudanese fan to Mustafa Ziko
Pyramids FC managed to secure a narrow victory over Al-Merrikh of South Sudan, winning by a single goal in the match held at Juba International Stadium, as part of the first leg of the CAF Champions League Round of 32.
Mahmoud Saber scored the winning goal for Pyramids in the 30th minute of the match.
Rulani Mokwena, the head coach of Pyramids, made several changes at the start of the second half, bringing on Ahmed Atef Qata and Youssef Obama in place of Mustafa Ziko and Ahmed Tawfik, before introducing Nasser Maher and Nadhir Bou Ali for Mahmoud Zalaka and Ahmed Abdelkader.
In the final minutes, Mokwena added Walid El Karti in place of Abdel Rahman Magdy, in an effort to maintain his team's lead.
Mahmoud Marai was sent off in the 90th minute after receiving a second yellow card, while Ahmed Sami received a yellow card for dissent.
Defender Iyad Al-Asqalani will miss the return match against the South Sudanese champions scheduled for the evening of October 24 at the Air Defense Stadium in Cairo due to suspension, along with Mahmoud Marai.
