Marumo Gallants have taken the decision to adopt Mamelodi Sundowns' strategy in continental club football as they seek to reach the semi-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup.
Gallants have reached the quarterfinals of CAF's second tier inter club competition and hold a 1-1 draw from the first leg of their tie against Pyramids.
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The PSL strugglers put in a courageous effort in Cairo on Sunday to come out with a draw which means all they now need at home is just to win by any scoreline.
In chasing that victory that will take them to a magical last four place against either Rivers United (Nigeria) or Young Africans (Tanzania), Marumo have opened the gates for free entrance for their home match.
'Bahlabane Ba Ntwa' have chosen to their play their latest CAF home match at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Sunday (18h00).
The club has announced that there will be free entrance for the game with the hope that the community of Phokeng and all nearby areas come in numbers.
As part of their campaign to have fans backing them, Marumo have encouraged fans to alive early to avoid disappointment at the multi-purpose venue with a capacity of 45 000.
If Marumo past Pyramid and then either Rivers United/Young Africans, then they will meet any of USM Alger/FAR Rabat or ASEC Mimosas/US Monastir in the final to be played over two legs at the end of next month and beginning of June.
At stake for Marumo is the ultimate prize of USD1,25 million (approx. R22,8 million) given to the winners of the competition.
For now, what is guaranteed for Marumo in reaching the quarterfinals is USD350 000 (approx. R6,39 million) while a semi-final place will come with USD450 000 (approx. R8,2 million) with the losing finalists walking away with USD625 000 (approx. R11,4 million).
On the domestic front, Marumo still have another three games to play against Maritzburg United, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Swallows to save themselves from being relegated from the DStv Premiership.
To avoid any stress of looking over their shoulders, Marumo just need to win their games.
On the other hand, Sunday's visitors are in firm control of finishing either second or third in the Egyptian Premier League.
Second place carries a ticket to the Champions League while third place keeps them in the Confederation Cup.
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