Pyramids beats Smouha 1–0 to top Group 2 of the Egyptian League Cup

Pyramids FC defeated Smouha 1–0 on Tuesday in the second group-stage round of the Egyptian League Cup to reach six points.

• Ahmed Atef Qata scored the only goal in the 63rd minute at Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria.
• Qata wore the captain's armband for the first time in his career during the match.
• Pyramids had opened the tournament with a 3–2 win over Al-Qanah in the first round.
• Pyramids leads Group 2 with a perfect record, ahead of Smouha, Al-Ahly Bank, Modern Sport, and Al-Qanah.