Gor Mahia Head Coach Martins Neiva Leonardo and assistant Coach Zedekiah Otieno 'Zico' with part of players after beating El Merreikh during CAF Champions league match against at Nyayo National Stadium. August 25, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Record Kenyan league champions Gor Mahia FC went down 3-0 against defending champions Al Ahly SC in the CAF Champions League return leg at Al Salam Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on Saturday night.

The 6-0 aggregate loss is a learning lesson to head coach Leonardo Neiva who praised his charges despite the heavy defeat.

“The tournament introduced us back to this level of football after being away from continental competition for two years, our aim now is to get accustomed to it, we will do better.

“We have used the competition to prepare the team for similar future events, we want the players to be tough physically, mentally and tactically,” the Brazilian tactician said.

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