It was all cheers on the airwaves last night as the nation’s hosts celebrated Pyramids FC’s historic win in the CAF Champions League. The Egyptian team beat South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 (3-2 in aggregate) to clinch the title for the first time in the club’s history, becoming the fourth ever Egyptian team to claim the title after Ismaily, Al Ahly, and Zamalek.

“We should be proud of what Pyramids have accomplished and celebrate this incredible achievement — it’s a team that fought until the very end,” said El Hekaya’s Amr Adib (watch, runtime: 8:37). Lamees El Hadidi called on all those who tuned to her show Kelma Akhira to celebrate the win, arguing that “we should be happy — it’s another title for Egypt” (watch, runtime: 0:40).

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi also showed his support, congratulating Pyramids FC and Egyptian football fans on the “historic achievement” in an Ittihadeya statement. “This victory embodies the spirit of determination and perseverance that has always characterized Egyptian sports,” he said.

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