Egyptian giants Pyramids FC are anticipated to reach in Uyo on Friday night time forward of their CAF Champions League Group A match towards Rivers United. The encounter is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, 2026, on the Godswill Akpabio Worldwide Stadium.
Pyramids journey to Nigeria in robust type as they proceed their push for a spot within the quarter-finals of the competitors. The Egyptian facet at present tops Group A with 10 factors from 4 matches and wishes just one level from their remaining two video games to safe qualification for the knockout stage.
The group moved nearer to qualification after recording a convincing 3-0 victory over Morocco’s RS Berkane on the Air Defence Stadium. Mahmoud Abdel-Hafiz, popularly generally known as Zalaka, opened the scoring within the eleventh minute with a header from Nasser Maher’s cross.
Regardless of makes an attempt by Berkane to reply, Pyramids maintained defensive self-discipline and prolonged their lead within the 74th minute when Maher scored his first aim for the membership since becoming a member of from Zamalek throughout the January switch window. Ahmed Atef later sealed the victory with a 3rd aim six minutes later.
Within the group standings, Morocco’s RS Berkane occupies second place with seven factors, whereas Zambia’s Energy Dynamos sit third with 4 factors following their 1-0 away win over Rivers United. The Nigerian facet is at present backside of the group with one level after 4 matches.
Nonetheless, Pyramids head into the Uyo conflict after struggling a setback of their home league, shedding to Smouha in a midweek Egyptian Premier League fixture. Former Akwa United winger Samuel Amadi was among the many scorers in that match.
For Rivers United, Sunday’s fixture presents a chance to revive delight and enhance their standing after a troublesome marketing campaign within the group stage.
