Kickoff (Cape Town)
12 November 2008
Al Ahly assistant manager Hossam Al-Badri is aware that the trip to Garoua in Cameroon will not be easy, but declared that the Reds are persistent to return with the Champions League title from Coton Sport.
The Egyptian champions are heading to Cameroon on Friday, in their quest for a record sixth African title.
"We all know that a tough mission is awaiting us," Al-Badri told Al Ahly's official website.
"We will have a difficult 72-hour journey, the atmosphere will be tense and our stay will hardly be comfortable. Nonetheless, we are determined to win the title.
"There is a state of optimism among the players and the technical staff, we know our fans are eager for the trophy, and so we want to make them happy."
Al Ahly's second man is hopeful his side can count on their vast experience in overcoming the ambitious Cameroonian outfit.
"Coton are a very ambitious side playing at home, but our players have experience and they are capable of facing the difficult circumstances," he added.
"They just have to be focused on their mission without paying attention to the surrounding atmosphere."
Coton have not conceded a single goal throughout this year's Champions League campaign, where they gained maximum points from their home games.
The Garoua-based side dominated domestic competitions in Cameroon during the past six years, in which they amassed six league and four cup titles.
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