{"id":63299,"date":"2025-10-22T17:40:48","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T17:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/asante-kotoko-heads-to-morocco-for-cafcc-match"},"modified":"2025-10-22T18:10:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T18:10:31","slug":"asante-kotoko-heads-to-morocco-for-cafcc-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/asante-kotoko-heads-to-morocco-for-cafcc-match","title":{"rendered":"Asante Kotoko Heads to Morocco for CAFCC Match"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>Asante Kotoko have departed Ghana for Casablanca ahead of their decisive CAF Confederation Cup Preliminary Round second-leg encounter against Moroccan powerhouse Wydad AC.<\/p>\n<p>The Porcupine Warriors boarded their flight from Accra with confidence and determination, knowing that the task ahead will demand both discipline and belief. Having put in a solid shift in the first leg despite succumbing to WAC 1-0, the team now travels with the clear goal of securing qualification on Moroccan soil.<\/p>\n<p>Head Coach Karim Zito and his technical staff have been working intensively in training, focusing on tactical organization and finishing efficiency\u2014key elements they believe could tilt the tie in their favor. The squad\u2019s mood remains high, buoyed by the passionate support from the Kotoko faithful who have urged the team to \u201cbring glory home.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Wydad, one of North Africa\u2019s most dominant sides, will provide a stern test, especially at home in Casablanca. Yet, the Porcupine Warriors are no strangers to high-stakes continental battles and are determined to prove their pedigree once again.<\/p>\n<p>Kickoff is set for later this weekend, and all eyes will be on Morocco as Asante Kotoko chase continental progression and the chance to keep their CAF Confederation Cup dream alive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Lesotho<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. Asante Kotoko have departed Ghana for Casablanca ahead of their decisive CAF Confederation Cup Preliminary Round second-leg encounter against Moroccan powerhouse Wydad AC. The Porcupine Warriors boarded their flight from Accra with confidence and determination, knowing that the task ahead will demand both discipline and belief. 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