Dreams FC encountered a challenging start in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage, enduring a 2-0 defeat against Tunisian powerhouse Club Africain at the Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi in Radès.
The match witnessed Club Africain’s early dominance, swiftly securing a lead within five minutes as Algerian forward Tayeb Meziani capitalized on an impressive team effort, courtesy of a pass from Bassem Srarfi, calmly finding the net.
Continuing their offensive prowess, the Tunisians extended their advantage to 2-0 in the 19th minute when Dreams’ goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi faced difficulty in stopping a long-distance strike from Srarfi.
Adding to Dreams FC’s woes, captain Abdul Jalilu’s dismissal, marked by a second caution just after halftime, compounded the team’s difficulties.
With an eye on redemption, the Ghana FA Cup champions set their sights on their next encounter against Nigerian outfit Rivers United at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi next Sunday. Dreams FC aims to overturn their fortunes on home turf, striving to recover from their initial setback in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage.
Looking forward, Club Africain is scheduled to journey to Angola to face Academica do Lobito in their forthcoming fixture, buoyed by their impressive opening victory over Dreams FC.
The defeat poses an early challenge for Dreams FC in their continental campaign, emphasizing the importance of regrouping and showcasing resilience as they navigate their path through the CAF Confederation Cup group stage.
