Patrick Twumasi's Astana handed Europa League tie against Sporting CP

Ghana striker Patrick Twumasi's Astana have been handed a difficult Europa League Round of 32 draw against Portuguese giants Sporting CP.

Astana, who booked their place with a second place finish will have to double their efforts to progress ahead of Sporting.

Sporting are highly fancied to advance due to their wealth of experience in European competitions.

The first leg is scheduled for Kazakhstan on February 14 with the return leg taking place on April 1.