Defending champions Pyramids FC showed their quality despite several injuries as they defeated Rivers United 4-1 in a CAF Champions League match in Uyo on Sunday.
Rivers United started the game brightly and took the lead in the 33rd minute through Manyo, giving the home fans hope of a famous victory.
However, the Egyptian side took control in the second half. Fathi equalised in the 52nd minute to bring Pyramids back into the game. Marwan then scored in the 66th minute to give the visitors the lead.
Late goals from Odeh and Nasser sealed a convincing win for Pyramids and confirmed their dominance in the match.
The defeat means Rivers United have been eliminated from the competition at the group stage, bringing their continental campaign to an early end.