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CAF Confederation Cup: Zamalek end Dreams’ fairytale run to reach final

By : cd on 29 Apr 2024, 10:41     |     Source: christian ahorgah

Mustafa Shalaby

The merciless cutting edge of Zamalek brought Dreams FC, Ghana’s lone CAF Confederation Cup representative, to an abrupt and terrifying end to their incredible journey.

Hamza Mathlouthi’s early goal put the Egyptian giants ahead 3-0 in Kumasi, securing their spot in the final with a decisive defeat of the competition’s surprise package, following a goalless first leg in Cairo.

With a late goal from Mustafa Shalaby and a magnificent volley from Samson Akinyoola, Zamalek cemented their standing as the dominant team in the continent.

Dreams can still feel proud of themselves despite this humiliating loss that will hurt for a while as they take on the second-tier competition for African club football for the first time.

Ultimately, a remarkably proficient Zamalek team ended their historic continental run with a bang, and the Egyptian heavyweights advanced to yet another continental final.