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Quote: Brazilian-born Paulo Campos is the head coach of Sudanese giants Al-Hilal. The Omdurman-based club will face former winners, Ismali of Egypt in the second leg clash of the 1/8th round second leg clash of the Orange CAF Champions League and Campos talks exclusively to cafonline.com about their chances. Ismaili were 1-0 winners from the first leg held in Omdurman two weeks ago. Cafonline.com: What are your chances in this weekend’s return leg? Paulo Campos: Since we came here (Egypt) five days ago, we have been trying to settle ahead of the game. We stayed in Cairo for two days before trekking to Ismailia city, venue for the game. The game will be tough as Ismaili are a strong side, but we are prepared for the clash. Last year we were in the semi- final and we will try our best to get a good result to qualify for the group stage. Cafonline.com: How do you see you opponents Ismaili? Paulo Campos: When you talk about Egyptian clubs, they are matured and have very strong players. Their league is very competitive and that reflects on the performance of the national team during the African Cup of Nations and is Ismaili is no different. Ismali is a great team with great players, but I think this match will be different from the first leg. We have some level of experience having reached the mini-league stage for the last three years. We have a great deal of respect for them (Ismaili) but we also believe in ourselves. Cafonline.com: What is the basis of your belief in recording a convincing result? Paulo Campos: Hard work, responsibility determination and organization. We know we are playing away from home and it will serve no difference .It will be eleven against eleven and both teams will fight for the expected result. Cafonline.com: What is the strong point of your team? Paulo Campos: Usually, I like to say that the team works as a group and they have the potential to deliver. I always want to valorize my team and that serves our strongest point. We are not playing at home but we are assured of thousands of fans because Al-Hilal has a large fan base and this will be a great push. A lot of Sudanese will travel to Egypt for the game and we are assured of support to reach the result. Cafonline.com: Are you pessimistic about your chances in the wake of playing away? Paulo Campos: This is Normal, everywhere the supporters are the twelfth men for the home team. They possess a strong value and very important. This is no case of pessimism, rather optimism. The game will be very strong, two big clubs and we are hoping for the better.