Ameenu Shardow, the General Manager of Ghana Premier League outfit Dreams FC, revealed that the club deliberated on withdrawing from the CAF Confederations Cup owing to financial challenges. Despite initial reservations, Dreams FC has defied the odds and is on the brink of advancing to the semi-finals of the competition.
Having triumphed over Stade de Malien in Bamako during the first leg, Dreams FC holds a commanding position in the two-legged tie, aiming to etch their name in history in their maiden continental campaign.
Shardow disclosed that the club's board was divided over participation in the tournament, citing financial constraints as a primary concern. While some members of the management team opposed the decision, others foresaw the potential benefits of venturing into Africa.
The GM emphasized the team's cohesion as instrumental to their success in the CAF competition, underscoring their unity amidst financial challenges. Shardow also revealed the hurdles faced in securing financial support, with banks hesitant to extend loans due to perceived risks associated with African football ventures.
Despite the financial hurdles, Dreams FC remains resolute in their pursuit of continental glory, with the return leg against Malian giants looming large at the Baba Yara Stadium on April 7.
