TotalEnergies CAF Champions League: Defending Champions Pyramids Win in Zambia as Esperance Hold On in Angola

Matchday 2 Highlights

Matchday 2 of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League group stage showcased impressive displays from North African powerhouses. Defending champions Pyramids secured a confident away victory in Zambia, while Esperance of Tunisia fought hard to earn a valuable draw in Angola.

Pyramids Claim Three Points in Zambia

Pyramids maintained their title defense with a 2–0 win against Zambia’s Red Arrows at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka. Goals from Ramadan Sobhi and Fagrie Lakay sealed the result. The Egyptian side dominated possession and showed clinical precision in front of goal, signaling their intent to stay on top of Group A.

"We came to Zambia with a clear mission: to win and keep momentum," said Pyramids’ coach Andrew Oldfield after the match.

Esperance Rescue a Point in Angola

In Luanda, Esperance managed a 1–1 draw against Petro de Luanda in a tightly contested match. Petro took the lead through Tiago Azulao in the first half, but Esperance equalized late with a header from Rodrigo Rodrigues. Despite pressure from the home side, the Tunisian club stayed disciplined defensively to secure a crucial away point.

Group Standings and Outlook

The results leave Pyramids leading Group A with a perfect six points from two matches, while Esperance remain unbeaten in Group B, awaiting tougher fixtures ahead. Both teams continue to assert North Africa’s dominance in continental football.

“These results show the competitive balance in African football,” noted CAF analysts in post-match coverage.

Author Summary: North African champions Pyramids and Esperance continued their strong form in the CAF Champions League, securing vital points on the road to strengthen their group positions.

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CAFOnline.com CAFOnline.com — 2025-11-29

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