Head coach of Bibiani Goldstars Frimpong Manso has eulogized Dreams FC for their impressive performance in the ongoing CAF Confederation Cup campaign.
The Still Believe lads are in the semifinals and are close to clinching their maiden continental title. After holding Zamalek to a pulsating goalless draw in Cairo in the first leg of the Confederation Cup semifinals, the Ghanaian FA Cup champions heads into the return leg with the advantage.
Dreams FC will take the 2019 champions at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday at 4pm and are aiming for a positive results to book a place in the final of the Egyptian powerhouse.
“Dreams FC have taken many people by surprise considering their performance in the Africa campaign. No one thought they would reach this milestone in their debut campaign. I don’t even think the team even believed they will reach the semifinals, but they have defied all odds to reach this far. I think they’ve done so well and deserve commendation. The entire technical team, players and officials have done really well” he said.
Zamalek arrived in Kumasi on Thursday with a chartered flight to continue their preparation for the crucial encounter.
The Egyptian outfit will train at the match venue 24 hours before kickoff as mandated by the competition's rule and regulations.
The match holds immense significance for Dreams FC, as they aim to become the first Ghanaian side in two decades to reach the final of the Confederation Cup. The last time a Ghanaian team achieved this feat was in 2004 when Hearts of Oak and Kotoko faced off in the final, with Hearts emerging victorious.