Egyptian side Pyramids FC delivered a ruthless attacking performance, led by Mostafa Fathi's hat-trick, to secure a commanding 6-1 victory over Rwandan club APR FC on Friday night.

Playing at the Air Defence Stadium in Cairo, Pyramids FC displayed utter dominance to overturn a goalless first-leg draw and comprehensively dispatch their opponents in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League round of 32.

Participating in Africa's top club competition for the first time, Pyramids FC showcased their ambitions by advancing to the group stage.

The tone was set after just 18 minutes when Fathi unleashed a powerful long-range effort past the APR defense to open the scoring. Moroccan midfielder Walid El Karti doubled the lead four minutes later with an impressive strike from outside the area.

Pyramids FC's intensity remained high in the second half as Fathi secured his second goal in the 50th minute. The 29-year-old winger completed a remarkable hat-trick on the 61st minute, sealing the result.

Fathi capped a man of the match performance by scoring his fourth goal, and Pyramids' fifth, just nine minutes from time. Moroccan full-back Mohamed Chibi added a fourth goal in the 69th minute.

APR FC managed to pull back a late consolation goal through substitute Victor Mbaoma, but it had little impact as Pyramids FC cruised to a 6-1 aggregate victory.

The hosts started brightly, creating two good chances in the opening ten minutes, only to be denied by solid APR defending.

The return of playmaker Abdallah El-Said and winger Ramadan Sobhi from injury added further attacking threat to an already potent Pyramids line-up.