December 22, 2024

Kumasi Asante Kotoko have a match with destiny on Sunday as Etoile Sportive Du Sahel is the only stumbling block to group stage appearance in the CAF Champions League for the first time in thirteen years.

The porcupine warriors dispatched off Nigerian side Kano Pillars in their preliminary round fixture and would hope to add the Jewel Coast to the heap of scraps.

At that same stage Etoile defeated Horoya Club of Guinea 8-1 on aggregate to progress despite enduring a patchy form in recent times.

Head coach of Asante Kotoko Kjetil Zacheriassen believes the Jewel Coast are a tough side but they have done a lot of work on them and are ready for the match and Sunday.

Speaking after the team’s last training session at the Baba Yara stadium, he called on supporters of the club to throng the stadium on Sunday to cheer the boys to victory.

“We are ready for Sunday’s game but we will do what we can per what we learn from training and opponent Etoile du Sahel is very strong side and we have watch their videos tactically we have work on it and we are really prepared for Sunday game.”

“My message to Kotoko fans is they should come in their numbers and support the team on Sunday ahead Etoile Du Sahel” he said.

 

Source: ghanaguardian.com

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