Asante Kotoko’s Head of Communications, Lawyer Sarfo Duku Esq, has acknowledged the challenge ahead of the club’s CAF Confederation Cup playoff clash with Wydad Athletic Club (WAC) but insists the Porcupine Warriors have what it takes to prevail.
Speaking in an interview with GTV Sports+, Sarfo Duku described the fixture as a difficult one, given the history of encounters between Ghanaian and North African clubs.
He, however, pointed out Kotoko’s impressive record against teams from the region.
“Yes, the game is coming live and from whichever angle we look at it, it’s going to be a tough game. It has never been easy for Ghanaian clubs when they come face-to-face with their North African counterparts,” Duku said.
“But I think Kotoko has not fared badly against North African sides. Especially when we talk about WAC, and you look at the records, they show that Kotoko have done well.”
The experienced communicator also reflected on one of the club’s most painful memories against the Moroccan giants — the 2002 CAF Cup Winners’ Cup final, which Kotoko lost on the away goal rule after winning 2–1 in Kumasi.
“Except for that terrible experience in 2002 when we had to lose the cup to them in the grand finale on the away goal rule. In that game, Kotoko won 2-1, but we lost the trophy,” he recalled.
“Most of our supporters have not forgiven us. Sometimes we meet some of them and they tell us that from that day till date, they have not watched any of our matches because they lost interest.”
Asante Kotoko will host Wydad AC at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, October 19, 2025, after CAF declined approval for the Baba Yara Sports Stadium to host the game due to renovation works.
