CAF Super Cup: Pyramids FC and RS Berkane Set for High-Stakes Clash in Cairo

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African football fans are gearing up for a blockbuster encounter as Pyramids FC and RS Berkane face off in the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup this Saturday, 18 October, at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo.

The annual Super Cup brings together the CAF Champions League winners and CAF Confederation Cup holders in a one-off match that decides the true champion of African club football. The winner will walk away with $500,000, while the runner-up pockets $250,000.


Pyramids FC Eye Historic Moment

For Pyramids FC, this match represents a major milestone in their remarkable rise on the African stage. Having captured their first-ever Champions League title earlier this year, the Cairo-based club now stands on the brink of another historic achievement.

With the Super Cup being played on home soil, the atmosphere at the 30 June Stadium is expected to be electric as local supporters rally behind their team. Pyramids will be aiming to make the most of their home advantage and cap off what has already been a landmark year for the club.


Berkane Aim to Reclaim Continental Glory

On the other side, RS Berkane arrive in Cairo with experience and confidence. The Moroccan side has become a familiar force in African finals, earning a reputation for their discipline and consistency in knockout football.

Having already lifted the Super Cup in previous seasons, Berkane will be eager to add another title to their growing list of continental honours. Their experience in high-pressure matches could be a key factor as they prepare to challenge Pyramids in front of a packed stadium.


A Clash of Styles and Ambition

This fixture promises to deliver a captivating contest between two ambitious clubs with contrasting approaches — Pyramids’ fluid attacking play against Berkane’s solid and well-organised structure.

CAF has confirmed that if the match ends level after 90 minutes, it will go straight to a penalty shoot-out to decide the winner, ensuring that the evening will end in dramatic fashion.


African Football’s Finest on Display

Beyond the trophy and prize money, the CAF Super Cup continues to serve as a showcase of excellence in African club football — where ambition, strategy, and national pride come together under the continental spotlight.

Kick-off is set for 20:00 local time (18:00 CAT) at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo, where two of Africa’s finest clubs will go head-to-head for continental supremacy.

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