Pyramids and RS Berkane Secure Dominant 3–0 Wins
Pyramids FC and RS Berkane each claimed emphatic 3–0 victories, with Ahmed Atef firing a hat-trick for Pyramids and Berkane cruising past Power Dynamos to extend their strong continental form.
Pyramids FC and RS Berkane delivered commanding performances in continental action, each securing a comfortable 3–0 victory to strengthen their positions in their respective groups.
Atef Hat-Trick Fires Pyramids Past Rivers United
Pyramids FC produced a dominant second-half display to brush aside Rivers United 3–0. After a goalless opening period where both teams cancelled each other out, the Egyptian giants found their rhythm immediately after the restart.
Ahmed Atef was the star of the show, completing a clinical hat-trick in just 20 minutes. His first came in the 52nd minute, reacting fastest inside the box to fire a close-range effort into the top left corner. Five minutes later, he struck again—this time rising highest to head in a superb through ball from Karim Hafez to double the lead.
The forward completed his treble in the 72nd minute with a composed right-footed finish into the bottom corner after a perfectly weighted pass from Mohamed Reda. With Atef in devastating form and Rivers United unable to cope with the attacking intensity, Pyramids comfortably saw out the match to seal a vital 3–0 win.
RS Berkane Cruise Past Power Dynamos
RS Berkane were equally ruthless as they defeated Power Dynamos 3–0 in a one-sided contest. The Moroccan side struck early and never looked back.
Their opener came in the 13th minute when Aaron Katebe unfortunately turned the ball into his own net while attempting to clear danger. Moments later, Berkane doubled their lead through Mounir Chouiar, who finished confidently from the centre of the box after being teed up by Haytam Manaout.
Power Dynamos struggled to match Berkane’s pace and precision, and the hosts put the game beyond reach in the 65th minute. Paul Valère Bassène stepped up to convert a coolly-taken penalty down the centre, sealing the 3–0 win and rounding off a commanding performance.
Both victories underline the strength of North African clubs in continental competition, with Pyramids and RS Berkane showcasing high-quality finishing, tactical discipline, and depth in attack. As the group stage battles intensify, these results could prove pivotal in the push toward knockout qualification.
