CAF CC: Kotoko Through To Next Stage

By Justice Dzido On Dec 23, 2018

Asante Kotoko has progressed to the next stage of the CAF Confederations Cup competition with a 2-1 over Kariobangi Sharks on Saturday afternoon.

The Porcupine Warriors produced a scintillating performance to overcome the sharks at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

The home side started on a front foot with Maxwell Baakoh breaking into Sharks’ defence in the early stages of the game but his shot targetted at the first post is cleared to safety.

With a goalless draw game in the first leg in Kenya, a week ago, the tables were clear for both sides, with no field advantage for any side, aside Kotoko’s home advantage.

In a game that, Kotoko cannot afford to fail their fans and the entire nation, by doing the needful with a victory to ensure their progress to the next stage.

Fatawu Abdul Safiu fetched the opening goal for Kotoko in the 17th minute, when he won a ball from Georfrey Lemo, dribbled past another defender, before shooting into the corner of the post.

Sevens to first time, the host were handed a penalty after a foul on Yacouba Songne. Skipper, Amos Frimpong stood up and buried it into the bottom corner.

Sharks threw everything at the Porcupine Warriors in search of the equalisig goal but it led to no avail as Kotoko reach play-off stage.