OFFICIAL: Asante Kotoko Confirm Participation In 2020/21 Caf Champions League

Ghana Premier League side, Asante Kotoko have confirmed their participation in the 2020/2021 CAF Champions League competition according to a statement released by the Ghana Football Association [GFA].

The country's football governing body wrote to the Porcupine Warriors last week.

However, on Monday, a statement by the Ghana FA confirmed Asante Kotoko's readiness to play in the competition.

Meanwhile, AshantiGold have confirmed they will participate in teh 2020/21 Caf Confederations Cup.

• Below is the full statement by the FA

Asante Kotoko SC have confirmed their participation in the 2020/2021 CAF Champions League competition.

The confirmation is on the back of a letter sent to the club on Wednesday, September 02, 2020, to confirm their engagement in next season’s CAF inter Club competition.

Kotoko’s confirmation was contained in a letter dated September 07, 2020, signed by CEO Yaw Amponsah and sent to the GFA.

The Porcupine Warriors represented Ghana in the same competition in the 2019/2020 season and have been given the chance to compete again, following the cancellation of the 2019/2020 domestic football season.

Asante Kotoko played in the CAF Champions League last year after winning the NC Tier One competition.

The Club is expected to go through the mandatory Club licensing process as set out in the GFA and CAF Club licensing regulations.

Engagement and registration for the 2020/2021 CAF interclub competition was opened on September 01, 2020, and will be closed on October 20, 2020.