Karim Zito, the visionary coach behind Dreams FC's groundbreaking semi-final run in the CAF Confederation Cup, advocates for government backing for Ghanaian clubs venturing into African competitions.
Zito highlights the financial strain faced by clubs like Dreams FC in their continental campaigns, emphasizing the contrast with nations where governments actively support their football clubs.
"If the government doesn't come in, for me we should stop football for at least ten years and bring all the stakeholders on board to fashion out what to do to make the teams sustainable financially. Because of what I saw in other countries and venues, in Tunisia for instance in the dressing room they have a swimming pool just for ice baths...In Angola, the coaches’ office alone is more than a dressing room of a club in Ghana. We really have a long way to go if we want to make an impression on the continent."
Reflecting on his team's journey, Zito underscores the need for governmental intervention to propel Ghanaian football forward, warning of stagnation without adequate support.
“It was not easy seriously playing in Africa, when you look at the other teams we played, their governments are helping them. And again seriously I’m pleading with the government to come to the aid of Ghana football or else we will not go anywhere," he told Luv FM.
The coach's plea comes amidst Dreams FC's potential return to Africa, contingent on their success in the Ghana FA Cup, signaling ongoing aspirations for continental glory.
