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Gor Mahia have an opportunity to put their 2018-2019 CAF Cup campaign back on track when they take on group leaders NA Hussein Dey of Algeria on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whereas Gor Mahia lost away to Petro Atletico of Angola last week, the Algerians were impressive in securing a crucial away draw against Zamalek of Egypt. Indeed the Algerians have been on an impressive run on the continental scene this season. They qualified by virtue of finishing third in the Algerian league in 2018. Their impressive run includes aggregate wins over Diables Noires of Congo-Brazza (3-1), Green Eagles of Zambia (2-1), Al Ahly Benghazi of Libya (3-2) as well as a 2-1 over Petro de Luanda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coach Oktay is well aware of the danger posed by the Algerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is a big game. I have watched both their matches and they are a very good team. They were very sharp against Zamalek and in that match I saw some players who are capable of decisively influencing matches.\u201d Oktay said to the Nation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their continental form has not carried over to the domestic scene. They are currently in eighth place in the Algerian league standings. Their last match was on February 19 when they beat 12th placed CR Belouzidad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their best player appears to be their goalkeeper Gaya Merbah who pulled off incredible save after save against Zamalek. It will take something special to beat him. Midfielder Fauz Yaya is the other one to watch. He scored against Zamalek last week. NA Hussein Dey have no players currently in the Algerian national team whose squad is primarily made up of Europe based players particularly Franco-Algerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being a home encounter, this is a must win scenario for Gor Mahia. They will rely on the returning Jacque Tuyisenge for goals. He missed the Petro match due to suspension. Nicholas Kipkirui will once again be relied on for goals. Talisman Dennis Oliech is likely out of this match following a disagreement with club officials over his pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harun Shakava and Shafiq Butambuze who were rested in the midweek match will be called upon to anchor the defence while Francis Kahata and Kenneth Muguna who were also rested should play pivotal roles in midfield. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About NA Hussein Dey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nasr Athletique Hussein Dey was founded in 1947. They are based in Hussein Dey which is a district in Algiers province. They have only been Algerian champions once (1967). Their best performances in continental football came in 1978 and 1980 when they reached the finals and the semi-finals respectively of the Africa cup winners cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They have had in their ranks, some of the greatest players that Algeria has ever produced. Among them are Ali Fergani who was one of the most outstanding players of the 1982 world cup. He was particularly impressive when Algeria shocked Germany 2-1. Fergani was coach of Algeria when Kenya shocked them 3-1 in the late 1990s. Fergani spent 10 years as a player for Hussein Dey, starting in their youth team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another famous player to have played for NA Hussein Dey is Rabah Madjer, perhaps the greatest attacker Algeria has ever produced. Madjer also played in the 1982 and 1986 world cup. His defining moment came when he scored for Porto with a clever backheel to secure the UEFA cup.<\/p>\n

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