Abdul Karim Zito, coach of Dreams FC, is gearing up to adjust his team's strategy for their upcoming encounter against Zamalek SC in Kumasi, following their impressive performance in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup semi-final.
Despite being newcomers to the competition, Dreams FC managed to stun Zamalek with a goalless draw at the Cairo International Stadium, leaving their opponents astonished by their resilience.
Zito highlighted how their unexpected display caught Zamalek off guard, considering Dreams FC's relatively modest position in the league.
"They were surprised by our performance levels. When you look at our position in the league, it will give you a different impression of Dreams. They saw us as small boys but before they realized, they had to push and push but could not get it (the results)," Zito shared with Joy Sports upon their return.
Looking ahead to the return leg at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, Zito revealed plans to alter their approach from the first leg.
"I will change the pattern (of play) anyway. We will not sit back (like we did in the first leg) because a 1-0 scoreline may not be ideal. We will both have chances but the advantage we have is that we are playing at home and they won’t have the 12th man behind them in Kumasi," he asserted confidently.
The return leg is scheduled for Sunday, April 28, at the Baba Yara Stadium, with kick-off set for 16:00 GMT.
Having already achieved the feat of becoming the first Ghanaian club to reach this stage of the competition in 20 years, Dreams FC is eager to go all the way and claim the jackpot.
