{"id":89171,"date":"2025-08-11T10:04:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T10:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=89171"},"modified":"2025-08-11T10:04:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T10:04:59","slug":"asante-kotoko-to-open-confederation-cup-campaign-against-nigerias-kwara-united","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=89171","title":{"rendered":"Asante Kotoko to open Confederation Cup campaign against Nigeria\u2019s Kwara United"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Asante Kotoko SC will begin their CAF Confederation Cup campaign against Nigeria\u2019s Kwara United in the first preliminary round.<\/p>\n

The draw, held on Saturday in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, pits the Porcupines against Kwara United in Kumasi between September 19 and 21, 2025.<\/p>\n

The return leg is scheduled for September 26 to 28 in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

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We have been paired with Nigerian side Kwara United in the first preliminary stage of the @CAF_Online Confederation Cup.#AKSC #Fabucensus #Kotoko4All pic.twitter.com\/vGw1D9KRTb<\/p>\n

\u2014 Asante Kotoko SC \u2013 2X CAF CL Winners (@AsanteKotoko_SC) August 9, 2025<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

If Kotoko advance, they will face Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca in the second preliminary round.<\/p>\n

The first leg of that tie is set for October 17 to 19, with the decisive return fixture to be played between October 24 and 26, 2025.<\/p>\n

Head coach Karim Zito currently has 26 players in Cape Coast for preseason preparations ahead of the new campaign.<\/p>\n

The Porcupines are also set to feature in the GHALCA Top Four competition, scheduled for August 20 at the Accra Sports Stadium.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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