Pyramids Opens Season With Commanding 3-1 Victory Over Ghazl El Mahalla

AL-MAḤALLA AL-KUBRĀ, Egypt (Interstat) — Pyramids opened its Egyptian Premier League campaign with a convincing 3-1 road victory over Ghazl El Mahalla SC on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at El Mahalla Stadium, overcoming an early deficit with three unanswered goals.

The match, which defied a pregame statistical projection of a draw, was ultimately decided by the depth and impact of Pyramids’ substitutes, who accounted for all three of the team’s goals.

Ghazl El Mahalla SC struck first against the run of play in the 29th minute. Forward Peter Sunday found the net with a right-footed finish, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to give the home side a surprising lead and energize the local crowd.

That advantage was short-lived. Pyramids, which entered the match with an 81.7% probability to win according to Interstat’s ELO system, responded just four minutes later. Substitute Naser Maher leveled the score at 1-1 in the 33rd minute, also scoring with his right foot to swing momentum back to the visitors.

Pyramids took the lead for good just before halftime. Another substitute, Mostafa Fathy, put his side ahead 2-1 in the 44th minute with a left-footed strike, completing a first-half turnaround that left the hosts reeling.

The second half was a controlled, physical affair, with Pyramids managing the game and Ghazl El Mahalla SC struggling to mount a sustained threat. The visitors sealed the victory in the first minute of second-half stoppage time. Substitute Fiston Mayele added an insurance goal, scoring with his right foot to set the final margin at 3-1.

The match was a showcase for Pyramids’ bench, with the goalscorers Maher, Fathy and Mayele all entering the game as substitutes. They were aided by a series of secondary assists from fellow substitutes Walid El Karti, Hamed Hamdan, Mostafa Zico and Marwan Hamdy, as well as a helper from defender Abdelrahim Amoory.

Discipline was an issue throughout the contest, with six yellow cards issued by the officiating crew. Walid El Karti of Pyramids received the first booking in the 21st minute. Ghazl El Mahalla SC’s Alaa Abdelaal was cautioned in the 30th minute, followed by a flurry of first-half yellows for Marwan Hamdy (33rd minute), Hamed Hamdan (41st) and Mostafa Zico (55th). Abdelrahim Amoory of Pyramids was booked in the 60th minute.

With the result, Pyramids begins its Premier League season with a perfect record of one win and no losses. Ghazl El Mahalla SC starts with one loss and no wins. The records for both teams across all competitions this season are identical to their new league standings.

The victory provides a strong foundation for Pyramids’ title aspirations, demonstrating resilience after conceding first and highlighting the squad’s potent depth. For Ghazl El Mahalla SC, the match revealed defensive vulnerabilities after taking an early lead, as the team was unable to withstand the constant pressure from the visiting side’s deep roster.