CAF Confederation Cup
Watch Highlights : Dreams FC draw goalless against Zamalek
Dreams FC held their nerve as they played out a goalless draw game against Zamalek in the CAF Confederation Cup first-leg tie of the semifinals at the Cairo International Sports Stadium.
The Ghanaian-based club coming into the game as underdogs was hopeful of securing favorable results playing away from home in the first-leg tie against one of the continent’s powerhouse clubs, Zamalek.
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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 host created twenty-five goal attempts in the game but it was the ever-impressive Solomon Agbasi’s six saves which was pivotal in preventing his side from conceding a goal in the entire duration.
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The visitors also had chances of their own through the diminutive enterprising, Abdul Aziz Issah, John Antwi, and Sylvester Simba but failed to hit the back of the net.
There were changes in the second half which saw, fresh players such as Sylvester Simba, Yaovi Chris Guede introduced for Derrick Agyei, and Boateng Mensah in the dying embers of the second half to complement the side.
The game ended in a goalless draw game, with the Ghanaian side feeling prouder and happier with a magnificent performance against their host in a dominating Cairo International Stadium.
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The second leg is bound for Baba Yara Sports Stadium on April 28, 2024, for both teams eyeing a place in the finals of the CAF Confederations Cup.
Kotoko have it all to do when they play Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club in the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup tie at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca.
The Porcupine Warriors are coming into this fixture trailing by a lone goal and will need to play above their weight levels against the mighty Moroccans away from home.
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Coach Zito will need to pep-talk the boys to play for Asanteman and Ghana at large, should they get something positive from the game.
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The game is set for 19:00 GMT at the Mohammed V Stadium.
Ghana Premier League Asante Kotoko have arrived in Morocco ahead of their crucial CAF Confederation Cup clash against Wydad Casablanca.
The Ghanaian contingent was made up of the technical team, playing body, NCC personalities, and some key members of management for the tie against the Moroccan giants.
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The Porcupine Warriors, trailing in the first leg by a goal to nil, will have to play above their weight levels should they be able to qualify for the next stage of the competition.
The club will have an opportunity to train on the field for the clash for two days before they take on the host on Friday evening.
Kotoko have all to play for against Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca in the second leg tie of the second round of preliminary games of the CAF Confederations Cup at the Mohammed V Sports at 7:00 GMT
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