Nadhir Benbouali continued his impressive adaptation at Pyramids FC by scoring in the CAF Champions League, helping the Egyptian club secure a 4-0 victory over El-Merriekh Bentiu in the second leg of their preliminary round. The Algerian international needed only five minutes after coming off the bench to make his mark on the continental stage.
Pyramids FC Secures Group Stage Berth With Comprehensive Win
Benbouali entered the match at the 66-minute mark. By the 71st minute, the forward had added the fourth goal of the evening to cap off a dominant performance.
The sequence highlighted his movement in the final third. Sent through on goal along the left channel of the penalty area, Benbouali outpaced his marker before facing the opposition goalkeeper. He calmly slotted his left-footed shot past the keeper to complete the 4-0 rout.
The result finalized a 5-0 aggregate triumph for Pyramids FC, following a 1-0 victory in the first leg. With the win, the side advances into the group stage of Africa’s premier club competition.
Growing Impact Across Domestic and Continental Competitions
Benbouali’s latest strike marks his third goal across all competitions since joining the club. His previous goals include a strike in the League Cup and a finish against Ceramica Cleopatra in the Egyptian Premier League.
Domestic statistics underline his integration into the squad. In the Egyptian Premier League, he has logged three appearances totaling 143 minutes, yielding one goal.
Pyramids FC maintains an unblemished domestic record at this early stage of the campaign. The club has secured victories in all seven of its opening league fixtures, accumulating 21 points and holding a five-point advantage over Al Ahly at the top of the table.
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