Gor Mahia vice-captain Geoffrey ‘Simiti’ Ochieng has noted that there is no big difference between Egyptian giants Al Ahly and record Kenyan champions K’Ogalo.The two teams will lock horns in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League as they all look to proceed to the group stage of Africa’s premier club competition.Gor Mahia, Kenya Police handed venue boost in CAF Champions League, Confederation Cup home clashesGor Mahia qualified after seeing off South Sudanese side El Merreikh Bentiu 5-2 on aggregate with the Kenyan champions running riot in the second leg with a 5-1 victory, a week after going down 1-0 in Juba.With K’Ogalo having a mountain to climb in the name of reigning champions Al Ahly if they are to reach the group stage, a confident Simiti has said that it will just be a matter of who converts their chances when the two sides meet.##NAJAVA_MECA_8298280##”Al Ahly is a big team and Gor Mahia is also a big team so it is just a matter of who will use his chances well.Even if they are on a different level having won this competition, but on this tie, we are the same, that is why they are also competing against other teams,” he said.Stars Abroad: Brian Mandela features as Stellenbosch shock Mamelodi Sundowns in cup semi-finalNicknamed Simiti by K’Ogalo faithful for his toughness and strongness, he will be expected to be at his best when the two sides meet.The former Western Stima defender further revealed that the team is still adapting under their new Brazilian head coach, Leonardo Neiva who is trying to impose his philosophy and style of play.##NAJAVA_MECA_8298214##”We are still pushing towards his (coach) target because we have not had a good time to train continuously since he joined. We have always been in tournaments or friendly matches but I know we will soon get used to his style. Further, I just want to thank him for his efforts in making the team better,” he concluded.Harambee Stars debutant Patrick Otieno looking to extend U20, U23 form to senior sideGor Mahia will host the first leg on Sunday 15 September with the return leg a week later at Al Salam Stadium in Cairo.
