Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito believes his side’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Berekum Chelsea will provide the perfect confidence boost as they gear up for their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round tie against Nigerian outfit Kwara United.
The Porcupine Warriors, who secured their place in the continental competition after lifting last season’s MTN FA Cup, kicked off their 2025/26 Ghana Premier League campaign with a historic away win at the Golden City Park — their first against Chelsea in Berekum in 15 years.
Speaking after the match, Zito praised his players for their determination and creativity, insisting they fully deserved the three points.
“After a hard-fought football match, I have done justice to Kotoko. If you look at the way we played, we created a lot of chances. If we ended this game with a draw, I don’t think it would have been fair. So, I’m very happy with my boys. It will also ginger us for next week’s Confederation Cup game [against Kwara United] we are going to play in Accra,” Zito told reporters.
Kotoko will host Kwara United in the first leg on Sunday, September 21, at the Accra Sports Stadium, before traveling for the return fixture a week later.
