Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has described his side’s upcoming Champion of Champions fixture against Bibiani GoldStars as a stern test.
Speaking ahead of the season’s curtain-raiser at the Duns Park in Bibiani on Sunday, August 31, Zito admitted the encounter will not be straightforward.
“It will be a very difficult match. As you know, they also beat us during the Top Four. So, it will be a revenge,” he said.
“Revenge not on physical issues, but on the people that we also like to reward. To also beat them to make it equal.”
The Kotoko coach welcomed the contest as timely preparation for the club’s CAF Confederation Cup campaign.
“I’m very, very happy with this game because it will be in preparation for the Confederation Cup. And they also, the CAF Champions League, are going to play. So, it will be a nice game. All the necessary elements that will make the game very beautiful will be applied,” he added.
GoldStars, fresh from winning their maiden Premier League title last season under Frimpong Manso, will relish the opportunity to add another trophy on home soil.
Kotoko, meanwhile, arrive as FA Cup champions determined to open the season with silverware.
Kick-off at Duns Park is set for 3:00 p.m. GMT.
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