CAF Confederation Cup: We are prepared for penalty shootouts against Zamalek - Karim Zito

Published on: 26 April 2024
CAF Confederation Cup: We are prepared for penalty shootouts against Zamalek - Karim Zito
Karim Zito

Dreams FC coach, Karim Zito has shared that his side is well prepared for penalty shootouts against Zamalek SC.

The Ghana Premier League outfit will clash with the Egyptian side in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup in the semifinal games.

The Still Beleive lads held Zamalek to a goalless scoreline in the first leg at the Cairo International Stadium last weekend.

Speaking ahead of the game, Zito revealed that the team had concluded their training with penalty shootouts.

“You watched the training yourself, we ended with penalty shootouts and out of the twenty-four (24) players only three (3) of them could not score, so we are ready if it gets to penalties. Let me say that we are hoping to go in on Sunday and secure qualification in regulation time," he told Kumasi-based Akoma FM.

Furthermore, Zito extended a heartfelt call to supporters of Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak, urging them to rally behind Dreams FC during the critical encounter.

“This is not about Dreams, it’s about Ghana, we at Dreams are fighting very hard to bring back the slots we lost in Africa inter-club competitions. The fans of both Kotoko and Hearts should come and support us because we are building something for them to come and enjoy later."

In a bid to mobilise a significant turnout of football enthusiasts in Kumasi, the club has announced free entry to all stands except for the VIP and VVIP areas.

The much-anticipated game is scheduled to kick off at 16:00GMT at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday, April 28.

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