Asante Kotoko striker Kwame Poku ruled out of CAF Confederation Cup game against Kwara United clash

The big blow came for Ghanaian striker Kwame Poku, the predator. Asante Kotoko SC head into their 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup campaign against Kwara United FC, surrounded by doubt and growing pressure.

Ghanasportspage.com can confirm the striker has experienced a setback, sustaining an injury during the game against Berekum Chelsea.

The diagnosis rules Kwame Poku out for a long period. He will be unable to play for 4 to 6 weeks due to an ankle injury. He will be missing both home and away fixture of Kwara United FC.

A significant absence for coach Abdul Karim Zito

So far, Kwame Poku had featured in all preseason matches for Kotoko, including their premier league appearance opener against Berekum Chelsea. His absence going into this big game in Africa leaves Karim Zito with fewer rotation choices.

The timing couldn’t be worse: Kotoko need to advance to the second phase of the preliminary round and the game against Kwara United is seen as a pivotal game to regain confidence and avoid slipping further like the team has done in recent times.