The maiden edition of the special Otumfuo West African invitational tournament will take off next month without Accra Hearts of Oak.

The Phobians have opted out of the competition, citing ?unforeseen circumstances? as the reason for their withdrawal.

Another West African side is expected to be called up into the competition, which includes; reigning CAF champions league winners, Enyimba, Asec Mimosas from Cote d?Ivoire, Kotoko, Ashanti gold and King Faisal.

West African club giants Enyimba and Asec Mimosas will be in Ghana in November to take part in a special six club invitational tournament in Obuasi.

The Otumfuo Invitational Cup tournament takes place from November 30 to December 5 and will have Ghanaian clubs Kumasi Asante Kotoko, AshantiGold and King Faisal in attendance.

Enyimba, winners of back-to-back continental titles in the CAF Champions league have confirmed their participation in the competition with the Ivorians, Asec Mimosas also having confirmed their involvement.

The tournament is been organized to celebrate the Ashanti King's - Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, five-year reign on the Golden Stool.