Defending champions Pyramids FC joined by Berkane in TotalEnergies CAF Champions League quarter-finals

TotalEnergies CAF Champions League reigning champions, Pyramids FC officially concluded their group stage campaign with an emphatic victory over Power Dynamos. 

The Egyptian side's victory over Dynamos sees them finish top of Group A, followed by RS Berkane who overcame Rivers United to also book their place in the knockout stages of the competition. 

Below is a summary of both results: 

Pyramids FC 3–1 Power Dynamos

Pyramids FC wrapped up their TotalEnergies CAF Champions League group-stage campaign with a commanding 3–1 victory over Power Dynamos on Matchday 6.

The reigning African champions made a fast start and were rewarded in the 16th minute when Mostafa Ziko rose highest to head home from a corner, giving the hosts an early advantage.

Power Dynamos responded positively and drew level just a minute later as Frederick Mulambia finished from close range following a well-worked cross.

Pyramids regained control midway through the first half. In the 33rd minute, Youssef Obama reacted quickest inside the box to restore the lead, sending the home side into the break with a 2–1 advantage.

The second half saw Power Dynamos push for an equaliser, but they were repeatedly denied by a well-organised Pyramids defence. The decisive moment arrived in the 59th minute when Ewerton struck a superb right-footed effort from outside the area, finding the bottom corner to make it 3–1.

Despite late pressure and several substitutions from both sides, Pyramids managed the closing stages comfortably, seeing out the match to secure all three points and finish the group stage at the summit.

RS Berkane 3–0 Rivers United

RS Berkane delivered a dominant performance to defeat Rivers United 3–0.

The Moroccan hosts asserted their authority early, opening the scoring in the 35th minute when Youssef Mehri fired into the bottom corner after a swift attacking move.

Berkane continued to dictate play and doubled their advantage in the 42nd minute, with Paul Valère Bassène finishing clinically after a precise through ball from Mounir Chouiar.

United struggled to cope with Berkane’s intensity and went into halftime trailing 2–0.

The home side sealed the result shortly after the restart. In the 53rd minute, Bassène struck again, this time converting from close range following a corner to complete his brace and put the contest beyond doubt.

Berkane controlled possession for the remainder of the match, limiting Rivers United to long-range efforts and half-chances, before comfortably seeing out a convincing 3–0 victory to conclude their group-stage campaign in style.

Both Pyramids and Berkane advance to the knockout stages of the competition.