In the 50th minute, Moroccan right-back Mohamed Chibi inadvertently deflected the ball into his own net, giving the hosts APR FC a temporary lead.

However, Congolese forward Fiston Mayele rose to the occasion, heading in a brilliant equalizer just seven minutes before the final whistle, securing the draw for the Egyptian side.

Mayele's equalizer came off a corner kick delivered by newly signed winger Abdelrahman Magdi to mark his debut with the team.

Pyramids FC, a rising force in Egyptian football, are determined to overcome past disappointments in continental competitions.

Their quest for redemption follows a heartbreaking loss in the 2019 African Confederation Cup final against RS Berkane of Morocco.

Having clinched the Egypt Cup title, Pyramids FC finished as runners-up in the Egyptian League standings, trailing champions Ahly by six points.

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