Ghana Premier League club, Dreams FC pulled off a goalless draw game in their first leg away tie to Zamalek in the CAF Confederation Cup semifinals at the Cairo International Sports Stadium.
The Dawu-based club sealed qualification to the semi-finals of its maiden participation in the competition after emerging victors 3-2 victors over Malian side, Stade Malien in a two-legged tie.
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Coach Zito named a fairly youthful side of Abdul Aziz, Abdul Jalilu, Emmanuel Agyei, Derrick Agyei, Godfred Atuahene, and a blend of experience with John Antwi and Agyenim Boateng Mensah leading the attack.
The game started with a frantic pace from the home side, who was looking for the opener to unsettle their guest.
Solomon Agbasi was called into action on the 28th-minute mark as he pulled off a fantastic save from, forward, Seifeddine Jaziri.
In the second half of the game, it was the reflexes of goalkeeper, Solomon Agbasi that nullified a barrage of attacking opportunities from the Egyptian club.
The away side shuffled things up with, fresh players such as Sylvester Simba, Yaovi Chris Guede coming on for Derrick Agyei, and Boateng Mensah in the dying embers of the second half.
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The Ghanaian side managed to hold their own against an experienced Zamalek outfit.
The second leg showdown is set for Baba Yara Sports Stadium on April 28, 2024.
