Asante Kotoko faces Kwara United in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round
Asante Kotoko faces Kwara United in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round
Asante Kotoko will compete against Nigerian side Kwara United in the first preliminary round of the 2025/26 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup.
The Ghanaian giants qualified for the continental tournament by clinching the MTN FA Cup with a 2-1 win over Golden Kick FC.
This marks Kotoko’s return to the CAF Confederation Cup for the first time since 2022, with the team focused on achieving a significant impact in the competition.
The match will kick off in Kumasi, with Kotoko hosting the first leg, and then travel to Nigeria for the return leg against Kwara United.
Kwara United’s first President’s Federation Cup title secured their place in the Confederation Cup, with the team overcoming Abakaliki FC via a penalty shootout after the teams were deadlocked in a goalless draw.
The two-leg preliminary round matches are slated for the weekends of September 19-21 (first leg) and September 26-28 (second leg) 2025.
The victor of this fixture will progress to face Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca in the second preliminary round, with the first leg of that round set for mid-October 2025.
The successful teams will then advance to the group stage, commencing on November 28, 2025.
The knockout phase will commence in April 2026 as teams contend for the coveted CAF Confederation Cup title.
Kotoko’s campaign is bolstered by a strong domestic performance and support from the Ghana Football Association, which granted the club the license to compete.
The team is rigorously preparing for the challenge, including warm-up matches such as the Toyota Cup clash against Kaizer Chiefs in South Africa.
The club’s management and fans are buoyant about a robust performance on the continental stage.
This draw sets the stage for an enthralling showdown between two West African teams, with both clubs keen to advance and demonstrate their mettle.
Asante Kotoko’s ambitions to regain former continental glory are aligned with the CAF Confederation Cup’s heightened competition and increased financial incentives for participants, escalating the stakes for the Porcupines’ upcoming campaign.
