As Pyramids FC prepare to face Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Champions League final on Sunday, head coach Krunoslav Jurcic remains optimistic about his side's chances.
Despite being seen as underdogs against the experienced South African champions, the Egyptian club heads into the decisive second leg with the tie finely poised after a 1-1 draw following the first leg in Pretoria.
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After narrowly missing out on the Egyptian Premier League title to rivals Al Ahly, who have won the Champions League 12 times, the Sky Blues are determined to end their season with continental glory.
The Red Devils thrashed Pharco 6-1 in the final match of the season on Wednesday, simultaneously, Pyramids beat Ceramica Cleopatra 5-1, but their emphatic win could not help them win the title.
Now, the Croatian outspoken tactician and his troops switched their focus to continental football as they eye their first-ever Champions League piece.
Jurcic acknowledged the challenge posed by Miguel Cardoso's star-studded Sundowns, but he expressed confidence that Pyramids can deliver a historic performance at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo.
"What happened in the league doesn't matter now," Jurcic said, according to Gate.ahram.org.
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"We have 90 minutes ahead of us, the most important in the club's history. We need to fight, have spirit, and be focused.
"Sundowns is a strong team, but we have the potential to win our first continental title."
