Sports News of Thursday, 18 July 2019

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Asante Kotoko line up preseason friendly against Burkina Faso side Rahimo FC

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Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko will play Burkina Faso side Rahimo FC in their first preseason game.

The Porcupine Warriors will engage Rahimo FC on Sunday at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium at 3;00 pm local time.

The Kumasi based club have started preparations ahead of next season's CAF Champions League.

Coach Kjetil Zachariassen will use the game as opportunity to test the new arrivals at the club.

The GFA NC Special Competition Tier I winners have signed seven new players as they boast their squad for the continent's elite competition.

Meanwhile, stalwart midfielder Kwame Bonsu has left for Tunisian giants Esperance with long standing captain Amos Frimpong on the verge of joining AS Kaloum of Guinea.

Ugandan striker George Abege could make his debut for Asante Kotoko in the international friendly on Sunday.