Asante Kotoko booked their place in the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup after defeating Nigeria’s Kwara United 1-0 in Abeokuta on Sunday afternoon.
The Porcupine Warriors carried a slender lead into the return fixture, having edged a thrilling first leg 4-3 in Kumasi. In the second leg, Kotoko produced a disciplined and measured performance to secure the result they needed away from home.
Forward Hubert Gyau struck the decisive goal to seal a 5-3 aggregate win for the Ghanaians, setting up a mouth-watering clash against Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca in the next round.
Kwara United, who were forced to shift the tie from their preferred Ilorin Sports Stadium to the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta due to ongoing renovation works, opened the gates free of charge to rally support. However, they were unable to break down Kotoko’s compact and organised setup.
The victory also extended head coach Karim Zito’s impressive away record in the CAF Confederation Cup. The former Dreams FC manager has now gone eight matches unbeaten on the road in the competition.
Credit: ghanasoccernet
