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CAF Confederation Cup: Kwara United depart for Ghana against Asante Kotoko

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CAF Confederation Cup: Kwara United depart for Ghana against Asante Kotoko

By Wale Mustapha

Kwara United will on Wednesday depart Nigeria for Ghana as they gear up for their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round first-leg clash against Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko.

The Harmony Boys will travel with a 27-man contingent, flying out via the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, before heading to Accra, where Sunday’s highly anticipated fixture will take place at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Head coach Tunde Sanni and his technical crew have been fine-tuning preparations in Ilorin, with focus on ensuring the club makes a strong impression on the continent in what will be only their second-ever CAF Confederation Cup campaign.

While the first leg venue is settled, the location of the return fixture remains uncertain.

Kwara United are still awaiting confirmation from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on whether they can use the Rashidi Yekini Stadium in Ilorin, which has undergone upgrades in recent months.

Should approval not be granted, the club is expected to adopt the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta as an alternative home ground.

The two-legged tie promises to be a stern test for the Nigerian Federation Cup holders, with Kotoko boasting rich continental pedigree as multiple-time African champions. However, Kwara United’s young and ambitious squad will fancy their chances of upsetting the odds.

Meanwhile, Abia Warriors, Nigeria’s other representatives in this year’s competition, will also begin their campaign this weekend as the country seeks to strengthen its footprint on the continental stage.

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Samuel Ahmadu
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
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