Rivers United suffered a 3-0 defeat to holders Pyramids FC of Egypt of their CAF Champions League matchday one encounter in Cairo on Saturday.
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Ahmed Atef scored all three targets for the house facet.
Rivers United produced a resolute show within the first half, limiting the Egyptians to simply a few half-chances.
Finidi George’s facet, nevertheless, capitulated within the second half. Atef opened the scoring for Pyramids FC within the 52nd minute, earlier than including two extra targets within the 57th and 72nd minutes respectively.
Rivers United will host RS Berkane of Morocco of their matchday two encounter in Uyo subsequent Friday.
