Pyramids FC to Arrive in Uyo on Friday Night Ahead of CAF Champions League Clash with Rivers United
Egyptian giants Pyramids FC are expected to arrive in Uyo on Friday night ahead of their CAF Champions League Group A match against Rivers United. The encounter is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
Pyramids travel to Nigeria in strong form as they continue their push for a place in the quarter-finals of the competition. The Egyptian side currently tops Group A with 10 points from four matches and needs only one point from their remaining two games to secure qualification for the knockout stage.
The team moved closer to qualification after recording a convincing 3-0 victory over Morocco’s RS Berkane at the Air Defence Stadium. Mahmoud Abdel-Hafiz, popularly known as Zalaka, opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a header from Nasser Maher’s cross.
Despite attempts by Berkane to respond, Pyramids maintained defensive discipline and extended their lead in the 74th minute when Maher scored his first goal for the club since joining from Zamalek during the January transfer window. Ahmed Atef later sealed the victory with a third goal six minutes later.
In the group standings, Morocco’s RS Berkane occupies second place with seven points, while Zambia’s Power Dynamos sit third with four points following their 1-0 away win over Rivers United. The Nigerian side is currently bottom of the group with one point after four matches.
However, Pyramids head into the Uyo clash after suffering a setback in their domestic league, losing to Smouha in a midweek Egyptian Premier League fixture. Former Akwa United winger Samuel Amadi was among the scorers in that match.
For Rivers United, Sunday’s fixture presents an opportunity to restore pride and improve their standing after a difficult campaign in the group stage.
