Locals in Cairo have been consistent in giving Mamelodi Sundowns a dismissive sign since their arrival this week.
Ahead of Friday night's MTN African Champions League third round, second leg clash with Al-Ahly (kickoff 7.30), Downs have not been getting the thumps-up sign that is their official symbol.
Rather, when the Brazilians go on their strolls around town, local fans have been raising their fingers signalling three or four.
"They have really not given us any chance," said Sundowns coach Gordon Igesund of the cold reception his players have received.
"Every day they have been telling us that we'll lose by three or four goals, using their fingers to communicate their message."
Igesund, however, is confident his men will not succumb easily, in spite of an expected thrashing at the hands of the continent's most feared club side.
"The people here know only one team and that is Al-Ahly," Igesund said. "But we have to make our mark, too. They have to know us and they will have noticed in the first leg that we're not an easy team to beat."
The trouble from the first leg is that Downs conceded two goals, which, against a team of Al-Ahly's calibre, was almost suicidal.
The 2-2 draw at Loftus left Downs with a momentous task, as they must score to stand any chance of ending Al-Ahly's two-year reign as champions.
They are also up against an Al-Ahly home record which can only be described as exceptional.
"We know all that," Igesund said. "But we can't keep harping on about it. We have to focus on our own job, which is to go out there and fight to win the game."
Going in to battle without their most dependable warrior, Esrom Nyandoro, who is suspended, will be a huge mission inside the Cairo International Stadium tonight.
Al-Ahly coach Manuel Jose has his own worries too, listing leading striker Flavio as doubtful with an alleged injury, while also suspending Hossam Ashour, the midfielder he blames for allowing Sundowns to come back from a 0-2 deficit in the first leg.
Igesund believes his counterpart may be a bit worried. "Their coach is playing mind games, but it shows that he's worried about us. We have our own unbeaten record (18 matches) and we should not be overawed in any manner."
The return from injury of Mohamed Aboutrika is a big boost to a side seeking a record third consecutive continental title.