CAF Confederation Cup: Dreams FC through to semi-finals over Stade Malien

Ghana Premier League, Dreams FC sealed a historic qualification to the CAF Confederation Cup semifinals at the expense of Malian outfit, Stade Malien at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. 

A week ago in Mali, the Dawu-based side came from a goal down to beat their host, 2-1 victory in the first leg in Bamako, which meant that they needed to preserve that lead or top it up in the reverse fixture in Kumasi. 

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The host took an early lead through, Derrick Agyei but that goal was canceled after the referee in consultation with the Video Assistant Referee concluded that there was a foul in the build-up to that goal. 

Fourteen minutes after recess, Yoro Diaby shot the away side into the lead, but Sylvester Simba drew his side level. 

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In the end, the Ghanaian side progressed 3-2 on aggregate. They become the third side since Hearts of Oak and Kotoko carved a path in the inaugural CAF Confederation Cup competition in 2004.

Coach Zito’s side will face Zamalek in the next stage of the competition.