Black Stars coach Maxwell Konadu backs Asante Kotoko to progress from group stage

Published on: 21 January 2019
Black Stars coach Maxwell Konadu backs Asante Kotoko to progress from group stage
Asante Kotoko

Deputy Black Stars coach Maxwell Konadu is upbeat about Asante Kotoko chance of progressing from their CAF Confederation Cup group.

Asante Kotoko completed the double over the Cameroonian Champions after a 2-1 victory at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Sunday.

The Porcupine Warriors have been drawn in Group C alongside Libyan side Al Hilal and Zambian duo Zesco United and Nkana FC.

However, Maxwell Konadu is confident that the Kumasi-based outfit have what it takes to make it out of the group following their impressive performance against Coton Sport.

"I have to congratulate Kotoko because they have really proven that they are one of the best clubs in the country and on the continent. At this stage, every club is in an excellent form but I am confident Kotoko will survive whichever group they will have after the draw, " Konadu told Goal.

"Irrespective of the clubs that they will be paired with, I'm expecting them to do a decent job and make it out. Two clubs will qualify from each group and that is not beyond them. Kotoko have a very good squad and technical team as well as an enviable fan base to achieve success this season.

"Everyone saw that the stadium was full to capacity against Coton Sport. The supporters wanted to be part of the story. I believe they will continue to rally behind the team in the group stage and make Baba Yara Sports Stadium an intimidating ground for opponents," he added.

Asante Kotoko will start their campaign with a trip to Sudanese side Al Hilal on 3 February, 2019.

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