El Gabas (Pyramids FC): "First-Leg Result Against AS FAR Deceived Us, Elimination Was a Shock"
T.E (Elbotola)
04 April 2026at18:20
Pyramids FC player Dodo El Gabas confirmed that his team did not anticipate their exit from the CAF Champions League at the hands of Moroccan side AS FAR.
Speaking to "On Sport" channel, El Gabas stated: "Our exit from the CAF Champions League was shocking for the team. No one expected it."
He added: "We didn't expect that, especially after the performance we displayed in the first leg, and the result misled us. We believed the second leg would be easier, but it turned out to be a shock to us."
AS FAR secured their place in the CAF Champions League semi-finals after defeating Pyramids FC 3-2 on aggregate over the two-legged quarter-final tie.
Q&A
What happened to Pyramids FC in the CAF Champions League?
Pyramids FC was eliminated from the CAF Champions League quarter-finals by Moroccan side AS FAR. Player Dodo El Gabas confirmed the team found their exit shocking, especially after their first-leg performance. They were defeated on aggregate over two legs.
How did Pyramids FC react to their CAF Champions League elimination?
Pyramids FC player Dodo El Gabas stated that the team was shocked by their exit from the CAF Champions League. He admitted they did not anticipate the elimination, believing the first-leg result had misled them into thinking the second leg would be easier.
Why was Pyramids FC's CAF Champions League exit considered a shock?
Pyramids FC considered their CAF Champions League exit a shock because they felt their strong first-leg performance and result had deceived them. Player Dodo El Gabas confessed the team believed the second leg would be straightforward, leading to their unexpected elimination.
