Ahmed Atef with a hattrick for Pyramids ensured that his side defeated Nigeria’s only remaining representatives in the CAF Champions League, Rivers United.
The defending champions Pyramids of Egypt began their CAF Champions League campaign with a solid win over Rivers United of Nigeria.
Despite going into the halftime break at nil-nil, the Pride of Rivers succumbed to a second half brilliance by the Egyptian giants.
Up next for Rivers United is the home tie on Friday November 28 against RS Berkane of Morocco at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
