Mokwena Confirms Mayele Exit, Pyramids FC Seek Attacking Reinforcements

Pyramids FC are actively pursuing new attacking options following the confirmed departure of Congolese international striker Fiston MayelePlayer·Fiston Mayele. Head coach Rulani MokwenaCoach·Rulani Mokwena, speaking from the club's pre-season camp in Turkiye in July 2026, emphasized the critical need to bolster the forward line as the team prepares for a demanding 2026/27 campaign.

Mayele, a significant goalscorer for Pyramids FC, left the club as a free agent after his contract concluded in July 2026. His exit creates a void that Mokwena and the club's management are determined to fill with suitable reinforcements. The coach highlighted that there is full alignment with the club's hierarchy regarding transfer targets, focusing on players who can make an impact in both the Egyptian Premier League and the CAF Champions League.

Pyramids FC finished second in the Egyptian league during the 2025/26 season, securing their place in the prestigious CAF Champions League. This continental qualification, coupled with their ambition to clinch a maiden Egyptian Premier League title, underscores the importance of strategic squad building. The club's management is committed to providing Mokwena with the resources necessary to compete on multiple fronts.

Mokwena's tenure at Pyramids FC began in July 2026, following a dynamic period in his coaching career. During the 2025/26 season, he first guided Algerian champions MC Alger, leading them to an undefeated start in their league campaign and securing a spot in the CAF Champions League group stage. Subsequently, he had a four-month spell as head coach of Libyan outfit Al Ittihad SCTeam·Al Ittihad SC, where the objective was to secure a national league title and Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League qualification. This varied experience across North African football positions him to navigate the challenges ahead with Pyramids FC.

The focus now shifts to the transfer market, where Pyramids FC aims to identify and integrate new attacking talent. The objective is clear: to build a squad capable of challenging Zamalek SC for domestic supremacy and making a deep run in the CAF Champions League, ensuring the team possesses the necessary firepower to convert opportunities into decisive results.