Pyramids FC sent a clear message to their rivals at the start of the new Egyptian Premier League season, claiming an impressive 3-0 away victory over Ghazl El Mahalla in the opening round. The match also marked the team's first official test under new South African head coach Rulani Mokwena.

Obama Takes Center Stage as Pyramids Seal the Win

Pyramids controlled the contest and turned their superiority into three goals. Ouda Fakhoury opened the scoring in the 41st minute, before Nasser Maher doubled the lead in the 67th. Mahmoud Zalaqa then completed the scoring eight minutes later.

Although he did not find the net, Youssef Obama emerged as one of the standout performers. The Pyramids forward played an influential role and provided an assist, earning him the Man of the Match award. His performance underlined his importance to the team's new project at the start of the season.

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The victory brought more than just three points for Pyramids, as Mostafa Fathi made his first official appearance after 126 days out through injury. He came on as a substitute following his recovery, giving the coaching staff another valuable option for the matches ahead.

The game also represented the official beginning of Mokwena's tenure, following the departure of Croatian coach Krunoslav Jurcic. The South African manager could hardly have asked for a better start, with his team securing a convincing victory, keeping a clean sheet and delivering a performance that raised expectations for the season.

With this commanding opening win, Pyramids did more than collect their first three points. They delivered an early warning to the rest of the league, while Youssef Obama stole the spotlight to become one of the biggest talking points of the opening night.