Mustafa Ziko: The match against Wadi Degla was extremely challenging.

Mustafa Abdel Raouf "Ziko," the striker for Pyramids FC, stated that the match against Wadi Degla was highly challenging and put significant pressure on his teammates, following Pyramids' thrilling 2-1 victory in the eighth round of the Egyptian Premier League.

In comments made on ON Sport after the match, which took place at 8 PM, Ziko explained that Pyramids faced a well-organized and strong opponent, noting that his team scored the first goal before Wadi Degla equalized, allowing Pyramids to ultimately net the second goal and secure all three points.

The Pyramids star praised the immense capabilities of his team and the coaching staff led by coach Rulani Mokwena, confirming that the coach had a special session with him before the start of the new season, where he informed him that he would play in the same position where he excelled with the Egyptian national team, which the player utilized to showcase his abilities and assist the team.

Pyramids achieved their eighth consecutive victory in the Egyptian Premier League, defeating Wadi Degla 2-1 in the match held this Thursday evening at the Air Defense Stadium, in the eighth round of the tournament.

Pyramids Secures Top of the League

Pyramids raised their tally to 24 points, remaining at the top of the league table, increasing the gap with second-placed Al Ahly to 4 points, while Wadi Degla's points remained at 7, placing them in fourteenth position.

Mahmoud Saber Opens the Scoring for Pyramids

Mahmoud Saber, a player for Pyramids, opened the scoring by netting the first goal for his team in the 11th minute of the first half, after unleashing a powerful and precise shot that found the back of the net, giving the sky-blue team an early lead against Wadi Degla.

Ahmed Abdeen Equalizes for Wadi Degla

Ahmed Abdeen equalized for Wadi Degla in the 38th minute of the first half, capitalizing on a well-placed cross inside the penalty area, heading the ball into the net past Ahmed El Shenawy, Pyramids' goalkeeper, bringing the match back to square one.

Mustafa Ziko Gives Pyramids the Winning Goal

Mustafa Ziko succeeded in restoring the lead for his team during the second half, as he took advantage of a precise cross inside Wadi Degla's penalty area, shooting the ball into the net past Amr Hesham, the team's goalkeeper, to give Pyramids a 2-1 lead and secure three more points in their quest for the league title.