Accra dey prepare for a proper football showdown! Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca don land for Kotoko ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup clash on Sunday. E be the first leg of the 2025–26 CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round, and e go happen for Ghana on October 19th. The return match dey be for Casablanca a week later.
This match dey bring back a old rivalry wey dey stretch back over 20 years. These two clubs don meet twice before for continental competitions, and each time e dey be drama, pride, and unforgettable football.
Flashback to the Battles
Their first meeting dey be for the 2002 African Cup Winners’ Cup final. Wydad win the title on away goals after a tense two-legged battle. The Moroccans win 1-0 for Casablanca, before Kotoko claim a 2-1 victory for Kumasi, making e 2-2 on aggregate. Wydad carry the trophy go!
Two years later, for the 2004 CAF Confederation Cup Round of 16, Kotoko get their revenge. The Porcupine Warriors win 2-0 for Kumasi and manage a 1-1 draw away, sealing progression with a 3-1 aggregate victory. Ah, sweet revenge!
What to Expect Now
Now, over 20 years later, the rivalry be reborn! Asante Kotoko dey enter this tie with momentum after dem beat Kwara United 5-3 on aggregate for the previous round. Wydad, wey be one of Africa’s most decorated clubs, dey eye a deep run after dem drop into the Confederation Cup.
With both teams wey get history and passion, Accra go see a proper thrilling contest as Kotoko dey aim to defend home and take a crucial advantage go Casablanca. E go be fire!
Make you no miss am! Sunday go be a day of goals, tackles, and pure African football passion!