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**Headline: Pyramids FC Clash with Al Ahli for Challenger Cup Spot in Historic Intercontinental Showdown**

**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia** – Pyramids FC, the reigning TotalEnergies CAF Champions League winners, are set to make history as they face Saudi Arabian powerhouse Al Ahli in a high-stakes, one-off FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup tie. The match, which could secure a place in December’s Challenger Cup, will take place at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah tonight.

This marks the first-ever encounter between the two clubs and a rare opportunity for an Egyptian team other than Al Ahly to represent Africa in a FIFA club competition. Pyramids FC, arriving in good form after a dominant 3-0 victory over Auckland City in the play-off and a recent 1-0 league win, are eager to make their mark. Coach Krunoslav Jurcic has named a strong 28-man squad, signaling his intent to maintain the winning momentum.

However, Al Ahli, under the guidance of Matthias Jaissle, pose a formidable challenge. Unbeaten in their last three Saudi Pro League matches and fresh off a Saudi Super Cup victory against Al Nassr, Al Ahli also started their AFC Champions League Elite campaign with a win. The team boasts a star-studded lineup, including summer signings Valentin Atangana, Zakaria Hawsawi, Enzo Millot and Matheus Goncalves, who bolster an already impressive squad featuring Edouard Mendy, Franck Kessié, Riyad Mahrez, Merih Demiral, and Roger Ibañez.

“This is an enormous opportunity for Pyramids – really, a historic chance to feature in a tournament of this calibre and we want to go as far as we can,” said CEO Mahmoud Eid, highlighting the significance of the match for the Egyptian club.

While Pyramids FC is only the fourth different Egyptian club to ever win the continent’s elite title, and the second from Egypt to enter a FIFA club competition, Al Ahli is making their debut on the FIFA stage, arriving with a stellar record after winning last season’s Asian crown. They secured that title in this very stadium, adding another layer of significance to the clash.

With a coveted Challenger Cup berth on the line, fans can expect a high-octane match filled with star power and intense competition as two continental champions collide on the world stage. The match kicks off at 21:00 in both Jeddah and Cairo.

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