Porcupine Warriors face Kwara United in CAF Confederation Cup opener
Kumasi Asante Kotoko SC’s opponent in the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary match is Kwara United of Nigeria.
The Porcupine Warriors will host Afonja Warriors on a date between September 19-21, 2025, according to CAF’s recent draws held in Tazania.
The second leg will be played between September 26-28, 2025, with the winner facing Moroccan powerhouse Wydad Athletic Club (WAC) in the next round of the preliminary stage.
Kotoko finished 4th in the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League but secured qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup after beating Golden Kicks SC 2-1 to win Ghana’s FA Cup.
Kwara United placed 14th in the 2024/25 Nigerian 20-club league but booked a slot in the CAF Confederation Cup following their victory over Abakaliki FC in the President Federation Cup.
The Afonja Warriors drew goalless with Abakaliki FC in regulation time but beat them 4-3 on penalties.
BY Thomas Awuah Asem
Kumasi
