Asante Kotoko depart for Nigeria ahead of Kwara United clash

Asante Kotoko departed Ghana this morning for Nigeria ahead of the decisive return leg against Kwara United in the CAF Confederation Cup.

The Porcupine Warriors travel with a 20-man squad as they prepare for Sunday’s showdown at the MKO Abiola International Stadium in Abeokuta.

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Kotoko head into the fixture with a slender 4-3 advantage from the thrilling first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium, and will be hoping to complete the job away from home.

Goalkeepers Aziz Haruna Dari and Mohammed Gamara are among the traveling party, while the defensive line includes Joseph Amoah, Patrick Asiedu, Musa Hamzata, Zackaria Fuseini, Samba O’Neil, Ansu Henry, Joseph Ablorh, and Lord Amoah.

In midfield, Abdul Karim Zito has called up Seth Kwadwo, Lord Hillary Adabo, Gyau Hubert, Emmanuel Antwi, Fuseini Walid Neymar, Amoh Philip, Listowel Hinneh, and Amidu Peter, offering both creativity and grit. Up front, Donzo Morifing and Albert Amoah will spearhead the attack as Kotoko target vital away goals.

Despite their first-leg win, the Ghanaian giants know they must improve defensively after conceding three times in Accra. Kwara United showed their attacking prowess and will be confident of overturning the deficit in front of their home fans.

Kotoko, however, need only a win or draw to advance to the next stage of the competition. Kick-off at the MKO Abiola International Stadium is scheduled for Sunday evening, with both teams eyeing a place in the final qualification round.

The travelling squad

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