Former Zamalek midfielder Joe Okyere has urged Dreams FC not to be complacent ahead of the crucial semifinals clash against the Egyptian powerhouse this weekend.
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.
“I’ve played for Zamalek before and I know the strategies they use in playing away games. I will advise Dreams FC not to be complacent against Zamalek because they can take them by surprise”
“Karim Zito saw them play in Cairo but he should guide against complacency because it’s going to be tough. They are good when it comes to set pieces. Although, they secured an important draw at away but they are not done yet. I will urge them to double their effort in Kumasi to qualify” 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.