We'll step up in the Ghana Premier League after Confederation Cup exit - Dreams FC midfielder Sylvester Simba

Published on: 30 April 2024

Dreams FC attacking midfielder Sylvester Simba and his teammates have turn their attention to the Ghana Premier League following their exit from the CAF Confederation Cup campaign.

The Still Believe lads defied all odds to reach the semifinals of their maiden participation in the Confederation Cup campaign.

Dreams FC were on the brink of making history, but things fell apart after succumbing to a heavy defeat at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday to Zamalek.

The Ghana FA Cup holders went into the return leg with the advantage after holding the Egyptian powerhouse to a pulsating goalless draw in the first leg played at the Cairo International Stadium.

But the Ghanaian outfits’ hopes of reaching the finals dashed after succumbing to a 3-0 defeat.

Speaking to Kessben FM monitored by Footballghana.com, Simba disclosed his side will step up to grind result in the Ghana Premier League after being eliminated from the Confederation Cup.

“We were competing in three major competitions (The Ghana Premier League, FA Cup and Confederation Cup), there was a bit of fatigue in the team”

“We were used to our African opponent than the GPL teams. But once our Africa journey is over, our main focus will be on the league. We assure our fans that we will step up in the league. You will start to see Dreams winning games home and away” he said.

Dreams FC will now turn their attention to the FA Cup quarterfinals clash against Soccer Intellectuals scheduled for Thursday, May 2, 2024.

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