Derry City must overturn a one-goal first leg deficit on Thursday night when they welcome Tobol Kostanay to Tallaght Stadium in the Europa Conference League – but Ruaidhrà Higgins is not afraid of the task that lies in front of them.
Derry City will be looking to close the gap on league leaders Shamrock Rovers to five points when they welcome Drogheda United to the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Sunday evening (kick-off is at 6.30pm).
FAI Cup holders Derry City know they can not take the defence of their cup for granted when they host Athlone Town in the first round of the competition on Sunday (kick-off is at 5pm).