Asante Kotoko SC head coach Abdul Karim Zito has vowed to rectify his defense mistake after recording a 7-goal thriller in his first preliminary round game of the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup.
The Kumasi-based Ghanaian heavyweight played Kwara United FC of Nigeria and almost suffered a heavy shock at their own backyard, at the Accra Sports stadium. The Porcupine warriors broke the deadlock in the early stages of the game through midfielder Emmanuel Antwi yet conceded to draw parity before striker Albert Amoah scored to once again put Kotoko noses in front, 2-1.
But that was for a moment, as Kwara United equalized again to end the half 2-2.
At full time, Asante Kotoko managed to pick a narrow 4-3 victory thanks to a goal from Joseph Ablorh and Albert Amoah.
Karim Zito speaking after the game, admitted Kwara United FC surprised him and did not expect this type of game to turn up, nonetheless he has seen his mistakes and will rectify them before traveling to Nigeria for the second leg.
“Well it was a tough game beyond our thinking, because when we heard of Kwara United we thought was a walk over but little did we know they’re a good side”.
“We didn’t expect this type of game to turn up but what makes me happy is, at the end of the day we won 4-3″ Am also going to assess my team and plan to also replicate what Kwara United came here to do”.
“But honesty, I was surprise with the goals flowing but that’s football sometimes it will go negative to you other days positive”Am impressed with my attackers but my defense line almost surprised me but can’t fault them it’s their first time playing this competition”
“I have seen my mistakes and I have to rectify it before going there”, Zito addressed.
A win or draw in the second leg for the Reds, will mean qualification to the second preliminary round of the competition. Kotoko will depart to Nigeria for the second leg coming weekend.
The Kumasi-based Ghanaian heavyweight played Kwara United FC of Nigeria and almost suffered a heavy shock at their own backyard, at the Accra Sports stadium. The Porcupine warriors broke the deadlock in the early stages of the game through midfielder Emmanuel Antwi yet conceded to draw parity before striker Albert Amoah scored to once again put Kotoko noses in front, 2-1.
But that was for a moment, as Kwara United equalized again to end the half 2-2.
At full time, Asante Kotoko managed to pick a narrow 4-3 victory thanks to a goal from Joseph Ablorh and Albert Amoah.
Karim Zito speaking after the game, admitted Kwara United FC surprised him and did not expect this type of game to turn up, nonetheless he has seen his mistakes and will rectify them before traveling to Nigeria for the second leg.
“Well it was a tough game beyond our thinking, because when we heard of Kwara United we thought was a walk over but little did we know they’re a good side”.
“We didn’t expect this type of game to turn up but what makes me happy is, at the end of the day we won 4-3″ Am also going to assess my team and plan to also replicate what Kwara United came here to do”.
“But honesty, I was surprise with the goals flowing but that’s football sometimes it will go negative to you other days positive”Am impressed with my attackers but my defense line almost surprised me but can’t fault them it’s their first time playing this competition”
“I have seen my mistakes and I have to rectify it before going there”, Zito addressed.
A win or draw in the second leg for the Reds, will mean qualification to the second preliminary round of the competition. Kotoko will depart to Nigeria for the second leg coming weekend.
