Author: Sammy Heywood Okine
Dreams FC and Kpando Heart of Lions produced an exciting game that ended 1-1 draw in regulation time to run into penalties which Dreams FC won to advance by 4–3 to book their place in the semi-finals.
Seedorf Asante gave Heart of Lions the lead in the 34th minute with a clinical strike. But, Dreams FC’s persistence paid off when Suraj Seidu scored a dramatic equalizer in stoppage time (90+2), sending the contest into a penalty shootout.
In spite of Heart of Lions’ narrow loss, their centre-back Ebenezer Abban won the Man of the Match for his commanding defensive display, timely tackles, and leadership at the back.
Dreams FC, who faced only lower-division teams on their road to the quarter-finals, have been in solid form in the competition.
They opened their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Semper Fi in the Round of 64, followed by a 2-0 win against Asanska FC in the Round of 32. The Round of 16 saw them overcome Inter Allies FC 4-2 to secure their place among the last eight.
Dreams FC will face the winner of the quarter-final clash between Attram De Visser and Medeama SC.
The club made history when they won the FA Cup for the first time in the 2022/23 season, defeating King Faisal Babies 2-0, to represent Ghana in the 2023/24 CAF Confederation Cup.
Dreams FC set their sights on another shot at FA Cup glory, but they had to deal with Medeama in the Semi Final who were pushed to the wall by Attram de Visser before winning three nil.
For the record, Dreams FC beat Heart of Lions 4–3 on penalties to book a place in the MTN FA Cup semi-finals. The match ended 1–1 after full time.
