Dreams FC aim to keep Ghana’s hopes alive in CAF Confederation Cup clash

As Medeama bow out of the CAF Champions League, all eyes in the Ghanaian football community turn to Dreams FC, who are set to take center stage in CAF Confederation Cup action on Sunday.

The Ghana FA Cup champions will face Tunisian giants Club Africain at the Baba Yara Stadium, carrying the hopes of the nation in the continental competition.

With both teams tied on nine points, the matchday five encounter promises excitement and anticipation. Club Africain currently holds the advantage at the top of Group C, having handed Dreams FC their only defeat in the competition.

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🆚 CLUB AFRICIAN
🏟️ BABA YARA SPORTS STADIUM
🏆 CAF CONFEDERATION CUP
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— DREAMS FC 🏆 22/23 FA CUP CHAMPIONS (@DreamsFootballC) February 25, 2024

However, Dreams FC have bounced back impressively with three consecutive wins, showcasing resilience and determination. Their victories include a notable 2-1 triumph over Rivers United and convincing 3-2 and 4-0 wins against Academica from Angola. Averaging 2.25 goals per game, the Still Believe lads have mounted an impressive campaign, becoming the sole Ghanaian representative in the CAF inter-club competitions.

• Medeama eliminated from CAF Champions League
• Ex-Medeama captain Tetteh-Zutah tasked with developing best talents in Ghana

The FA Cup champions have a clear goal – secure automatic qualification to the next round by defeating their formidable Tunisian opponents.

Coach Karim Zito expressed confidence in his team’s ability to overcome Club Africain, stating, “We don’t fear Club Africain. We are preparing seriously. This is a match we must win at all costs to be on the safer side on the ladder,” in an interview with the Daily Graphic.

The Baba Yara Sports Stadium is set to witness this crucial clash at 16:00 GMT on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Ghanaian football enthusiasts eagerly await Dreams FC’s performance, hoping for a victory that would propel them further in the CAF Confederation Cup.

The journey so far for Dreams FC

After winning the FA Cup, Karim Zito’s men prepared extensively and showcased their quality in the preliminary stage of the competition. They secured a 3-2 aggregate win over Milo FC from Guinea before recording the same aggregate scoreline over FC Kallon from Liberia to reach the group stage of the competition.

Despite it being their debut season, the Still Believe lads are poised for success.

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— DREAMS FC 🏆 22/23 FA CUP CHAMPIONS (@DreamsFootballC) February 23, 2024