The Ghanaian FA Cup Chanmpions were whipped by Malian side AS Real Bamako on Saturday8th October, 2022 in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup competition.
The Malians beat the Phobians 3-0 at the Stade 26 Mars in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederations Cup.
Real Bamako were too hot to handle and begun the game on a blistering pace and took the game to the Ghana club and putting pressure on the defense.
On the 11th minute mark following a beautiful passage of play with Ibourahima Sidibé striking from a close range to find the back of the net.
The visitors came close to restoring parity on the 17th minute as Gladson Awako’s free kick went off the upright.
Real Bamako doubled their through Dennis Korsah’s own goal on the half hour mark following a free-kick.
In the second half of the match, the Phobians pushed men forward in search of a consolation goal and the equalizer.
Caleb Amankwah came close to scoring but his effort went wide with Afriyie Barnieh also squandering some half decent chances.
Inside 76th minute, Cheickna Diakite mesmerized two Hearts of Oak defenders to score the third goal of the match to make it 3-0 after full time.
“IT WASN’T EASY BUT WE NEVER SAY DIE.WE LIVE TO FIGHT ANOTHER
PHOBIA” the captain wrote on Facebook
