Dreams FC will go head-to-head with Egyptian giants in the semifinals of the CAF Confederation Cup. The Ghanaian side set a clash with North African giants after dispatching Stade de Malien whiles Zamalek also beat Future Fc.
The Still believe Boys gained automatic qualification for the CAF Confederation competition when they won the MTN FA Cup last season. With little expected from the Ghanaian side, Dreams FC became a force to reckon when they topped group C alongside Rivers United, Club Africain and Academica from Angola.
Two goals from experienced striker, John Antwi edged a vital 1-2 away win in Mali to put the FA Cup champions in a comfortable lead in the second leg. Stade Malien caused a huge scare at the Baba Yara stadium when they scored the first goal through Yoro Diaby in the 59th minute. With twenty minutes to time, Slvester Simba ensured qualification to the semifinals when he slotted home from close range.
Egyptian giants Zamalek also secured their semifinals spot when they defeated their Cairo rivals 3-2 on aggregate. The first leg of the highly anticipated clash will be played in Egypt on the 21st of April with the second leg a week later at the Baba Yara Stadium.
Zamalek have won 5 five Champions league and one CAF Confederation Cup. The Egyptians will be huge favorites for the semi finals with their huge worth of experience in Africa. Dreams FC will also be hoping to achieve the ultimate with the under-dog tag with a blend of young and experienced players.
Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko played the inaugural finals of the competition with the former beating Kumasi Asante Kotoko on penalties in 2005.
