Gor Mahia head coach Leonardo Neiva has admitted they have a minimal chance against Al Ahly in the Champions League second preliminary round after falling 3-0 in the first leg at Nyayo Stadium.
Leonardo, whose charges face a mission impossible of beating the Red Devils 4-0 on Saturday, is banking on a miracle with all odds against them.
Gor intensified training at Mpesa Foundation, Thika with Leonardo set to field his best 11 in a bid to salvage some pride away in Cairo.
The Brazilian acknowledged that Ahly, who he had previously referred to as the "Real Madrid of Africa" was on a different level, but was quick to add: "In football, anything can happen."
"I was satisfied with my players' efforts but conceding two goals in two minutes was the difference. We can't afford such mistakes in Cairo," he noted.
He will be hoping to get his defensive pairing right, with Alhonce Omija likely to partner Sylvester Owino and Geoffrey Ochieng and Rooney Onyango starting on the left and right back respectively.
Leonardo also hopes the impressive Ghanian midfielder Enock Morrison, and Alpha Onyango will be at their best in midfield.
Defender Ramy Rabia pounced on goalkeeper Kevin Omondi's rebound to score in the 14th minute. Parcy Tau then pinched defender Kennedy Onyango's pocket to slam home the second in the 15th minute to silence the Green Army crowd at Nyayo stadium.
Leonardo pulled off captain Philemon Otieno for Paul Ochuoga while Alpha Onyango substituted Kennedy Onyango before halftime.
Alphonse Omija moved from midfield to centre back as Ochuoga completed the back.
