Ghanaian forward John Antwi reacted to his Black Stars call-up with a flawless display as Pyramids FC beat Al-Ittihad Al-Sakandary on Tuesday evening.
The Ghana international struck in the 53rd minutes of the match to put the host 1-0 up after a scoreless opening 45 minutes.
Ibrahim Hassan provided a crucial pass to the former XI Wise attacker nicked the ball into the back of the net with a wonderful header.
The visitors were reduced to 10-men after Marwan El received was dismissed to take the early shower on the stroke of half time.
Pyramids, who are chasing a CAF Champions League spot made the most of their one-man advantage as they controlled the game at their own pace throughout the second half.
Pyramids won the game with a narrow 1-0 score-line at home in the week 30 encounter.
Antwi has nine goals and three assists in the Egyptian Premier League this campaign for Pyramids and has been rewarded with a call up into Ghana’s Black Stars team to face Mali in October.
The Ghana International was withdrawn on the 76th minutes and was replaced by Mohammed Fathy.