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Sports News of Saturday, 9 March 2019

Source: footballghana.com

CK Akonnor eyes win over Al Hilal in CAF CC

CK Akunnor, head coach of Asante Kotoko CK Akunnor, head coach of Asante Kotoko

Kotoko trainer, C K Akonnor has reiterated they must win against Al Hilal on Sunday to facilitate their chances of qualification from the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.

Kotoko will host the Sudanese side in the matchday five fixture of the CAF Confederations Cup at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

A win will take the Porcupine Warriors to the summit of the group and give them a good chance of qualifying to the quarterfinals of the game.

Speaking to the media before the game, Akunnor revealed the importance of the two remaining games and why his team must get a good result in Sunday’s game.

“We have two games to go and it's important that we win them.

“From what we have seen from Hilal, it’s obvious that they have solid at the back.

“It’s a difficult task playing against such teams.

“But we are looking forward to gets a good result,” he noted.

The Porcupine Warriors are hoping to record a handsome win over the Sudanese side in the penultimate clash of the group.

Nkana FC will face Zesco United in other match of the group.