By Wale Mustapha
Kwara United head coach Kabiru Sanni says his side will give no quarter when they face Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko in Sunday’s CAF Confederation Cup first-leg clash at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The Harmony Boys return to continental competition after clinching their first-ever President’s Federation Cup title last season.
They arrived in Accra on Friday aboard Ibom Air determined to write a new chapter in the club’s history.
“This is our time to show the continent what we’re made of. These players are hungry and want to make a name for themselves,” Sanni told Nigeriafootball.ng.
“There’s little information about Kotoko, but our focus is on ourselves and how we translate our training into the match.”
The Ilorin-based side warmed up for the tie with a hard-fought goalless draw away to Warri Wolves, a result Sanni described as ideal preparation.
“We kept a clean sheet against a side that’s tough at home — that builds the mentality we need,” he said.
Sunday’s showdown, scheduled for 4pm local time, is set to serve up a fiery West African derby as Kwara United — seen as underdogs — test themselves against Kotoko’s storied Porcupine Warriors.
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