Asante Kotoko end Kwara United’s CAF Confederation Cup dream
Asante Kotoko of Ghana on Sunday defeated Kwara United of Nigeria 1-0 at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta, Ogun State, ending their CAF Confederation Cup campaign.
Kotoko had earlier secured a 4-3 win in the first leg played in Accra last weekend.
The latest victory gave the Ghanaian giants a 5-3 aggregate win, dashing Kwara United’s hopes of progressing with just a lone goal.
The Ilorin side dominated the match but failed to find the net, while Kotoko struck early in the second half before a large and passionate crowd.
Hubert Gyau’s goal proved decisive as the Ghanaians held their discipline and stayed compact.
Kwara United pushed relentlessly for an equaliser, but Kotoko’s defence stood strong to secure qualification.
The result means Kwara United’s continental adventure ends at the preliminary stage, while Asante Kotoko advance to the next round.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Agriculture
Biotechnology agency assures Nigerians of safety of GMOs
The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency has assured Nigerians of the health safety of genetically modified organisms.
Diaspora
Nigerians in U.S. set for colourful independence parade, carnival Saturday
The event is the largest African celebration outside the continent.
Economy
Nigeria losing billions to oil theft, wastage, warn industry experts
“Nigeria stands at the crossroads of opportunity and decline. Oil theft and inefficiency are not inevitable — they are the consequences of inaction and neglect,” they said.
Abuja
Group cautions against planned national assembly picketing
The Progressive Staff Forum of the National Assembly has urged a faction of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria to explore lawful avenues in pressing their demands.
World
Don’t give up on better world, UN deputy chief urges festival crowd
UN deputy secretary-general Amina Mohammed has thanked the crowd at New York’s Global Citizen Festival for using their voice for justice and “refusing to give up on a better world”.
Politics
CVR: Youths have confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process, says INEC
INEC stated that, since the commencement of online pre-registration, by week five (September 21), 5,385,060 Nigerians had uploaded their details to the CVR portal.
