Gor Mahia head coach Leonardo Neiva has come out to emphasize the need for Kenyans to fill Nyayo Stadium and support the team in their match against Al Ahly.K’Ogalo booked a date with Egyptian giants Al Ahly in the second preliminary round after eliminating South Sudanese club Al Merreikh Bentiu in the first preliminary round.Al Ahly are the defending champions of Africa’s premier club competition and apart from their prowess on the field, they also boast of massive supporters in their backyard.##NAJAVA_MECA_8325941##It is for this reason that Gor Mahia’s Brazilian tactician has called on fans from all teams to fill Nyayo Stadium and support the Kenyan champions in a bid to also maximize home advantage.“It is a big game for us and that’s why as Gor Mahia we ask for everyone’s support to give us that extra push.I hope that the stadium will be full because I know that in Egypt, they are going to make the stadium full that’s why we must do it also over here in Nairobi,” said Neiva.Price and where to buy Gor Mahia vs Al Ahly CAF Champions League ticketsNeiva believes that his team is equal to the task but must be at their best if they are to get a positive result from the match.“Football is 11 vs 11 and that’s why we are here but we should push ourselves to try and maintain high-level football and be able to play against them (Al Ahly),” he stated.Even with Al Ahly’s might in the tournament, the 46-year-old insists that his side will play for nothing but a win and explained the importance of getting maximum points at home in order to ease the work in the return leg.##NAJAVA_MECA_8325977##“It doesn’t make sense to just play, we should play to win the match because it will be difficult playing away. That is why we have to try and play over here very very well to make things easier in the away matchIt is for that reason that for us we only think about a win. It is not easy but we are ready to go,” he added.The match will take place on Sunday 15 September at Nyayo National Stadium from 1500 hrs with the winner booking a place in the CAF Champions League group stage.
