Dreams FC’s remarkable journey in the CAF Confederation Cup reached new heights as they stunned Stade Malien to secure a historic semifinal berth, with coach Abdul Karim Zito attributing their success to being underestimated by their opponents.
The Ghana FA Cup champions delivered a stunning performance, clinching a 3-2 aggregate victory over Stade Malien by holding them to a 1-1 draw in Kumasi at the Baba Yara Stadium having secured a 2-1 result in Bamako last week.
In the aftermath of the exhilarating encounter, Zito expressed his elation, highlighting the significance of their achievement.
“I think they underrated us looking at our position in the Ghana Premier League. I’m very happy and very excited for a young club like Dreams FC to qualify for the semi-finals,” Zito remarked.
The second leg clash was filled with tension and drama, with Dreams FC initially denied a goal by VAR before rallying back to secure victory.
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Despite facing adversity and falling behind to an early goal from Stade Malien, Dreams FC displayed remarkable composure, with substitute Sylvester Simba equalising in the 70th minute to seal their spot in the semi-finals.
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Looking ahead, the Still Believe Boys now await the winner between Modern Future FC and Zamalek SC, with Zamalek holding a narrow 2-1 advantage from the first leg.
With their resilience and determination firmly established, Dreams FC has set the stage for an exciting clash in the upcoming rounds of the CAF Confederation Cup.
As the spotlight continues to shine on their remarkable journey, their underdog status has transformed into a symbol of hope and inspiration.
The post ‘They underrated us’ – Karim Zito reflects on quarter-final triumph over Stade Malien in CAF Confederations Cup first appeared on 3News.
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