Pyramids players celebrate after beating Berkane to win the CAF Super Cup.

CAIRO, Oct 19 (Xinhua): Egypt's Pyramids Football Club captured its maiden CAF Super Cup title, after edging Morocco's Renaissance Berkane 1-0 at Cairo's 30 June Stadium.

The breakthrough came in the 75th minute when Congolese striker Fiston Mayele fired home a right-footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner, following a precise assist from Moroccan Mohamed Chibi, sealing a hard-fought victory for the CAF Champions League holder.

Throughout the match, Captain Ali Gabr organized a solid defensive line, while Mayele's decisive strike once again highlighted his importance as the team's attacking spearhead.

It was a night of celebration for the Cairo-based club, which continues its rapid rise in African football. Under Croatian coach Krunoslav Jurcic, Pyramids displayed its trademark attacking discipline and defensive organization to fend off Berkane, the Confederation Cup champion.

Berkane, led by Tunisian coach Mouin Chaabani, pressed for an equalizer in the final minutes, but Pyramids' goalkeeper Ahmed El Shenawy stood firm, producing several key saves to preserve the lead.

Saturday's triumph marks Pyramids' first CAF Super Cup title and adds another milestone to its growing continental record, having previously won its first CAF Champions League earlier this year.

For Berkane, the defeat ended hopes of reclaiming the trophy they last lifted in 2022, despite a spirited performance and resilient defending throughout the first half.

The 2025 CAF Super Cup brought together the champions of Africa's two premier club competitions - the Champions League and the Confederation Cup - in a decisive confrontation for the continental super crown.