Asante Kotoko to face Wydad AC after eliminating Kwara United

Asante Kotoko will face Moroccan heavyweight Wydad Athletic Club in the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup after eliminating Nigeria’s Kwara United.

The Porcupine Warriors advanced with a 5-3 aggregate victory, securing a hard-fought 1-0 win in Abeokuta on Sunday, adding to their thrilling 4-3 triumph in the first leg in Kumasi.

Hubert Gyau’s strike proved decisive as Kotoko maintained their discipline to progress.

Their next challenge is against Wydad, one of Africa’s most successful clubs.

The Casablanca-based side are three-time winners of the CAF Champions League and participated in the expanded FIFA Club World Cup earlier this year.

Kotoko, meanwhile, have twice lifted the Champions League crown but, like their upcoming opponents, are yet to win the Confederation Cup.

The two clubs bring pedigree and quality to what promises to be one of the competition’s standout ties.

Kotoko will host the first leg at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi before traveling to Morocco for the decisive return fixture in October.

The clash offers Kotoko a chance to test themselves against elite opposition as they chase continental success.