Asante Kotoko dealt huge blow ahead of CAF Confederation Cup as winger Peter Amidu is ruled out for six-weeks

Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have been dealt with a massive blow following an injury setback to enterprising winger Peter Amidu Acquah.

The promising attacker has been ruled out of action for six-weeks after picking up an ankle injury. He is expected to miss Asante Kotoko’s CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round clash against Kwara United next month.

Additionally, the talented winger will likely miss the start of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League campiagn, which kick start on September 12.

Acquah joins teammate Elvis Kyei Baffour on the sidelines as the team gear up for the impending Confederation clash next month.

“We have been dealt a double blow ahead of the second phase of our pre-season preparations in Cape Coast, as wingers Peter Amidu Acquah and Elvis Kyei Baffour have both been ruled out for six weeks with ankle injuries. Medical assessments conducted by the club’s medical team confirmed that the duo will likely miss the start of the new season” a statement from the club reads.

Kotoko will host their Nigerian opponent in Ghana on September 19 and 21, before travelling to for the return fixture from September 26 to 28.

The Porcupine Warriors will face Moroccan powerhouse Wydad Casablanca in the second preliminary round if they are able to triumph over Kwara United.

The second preliminary round’s first leg is slated for October 17 and 19, with the decisive return fixture to be played between October 24 and 26.

 

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