2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup prelims: We will beat Asante Kotoko - Kwara United GM, Mallam Bashir Badawiy

General Manager of Kwara United, Mallam Bashir Badawiy, remains confident about their chances ahead of the preliminary game against Asante Kotoko in the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup.

The two sides will battle for a place in the second round of the competition, with the Nigerian side heading to Ghana for the first leg before welcoming Kotoko for the return leg.

Ahead of the game, which is scheduled for next month, Bashir Badawiy is confident about his team's chances of advancing ahead of the Porcupine Warriors.

“The expectation is for us to do better than the last time we played in the Confederation Cup,” he told Akoma FM.

“We are not here to boast - football is the same everywhere. It’s not a war; it’s not do-or-die. We will try our best to make our fans, supporters, and well-wishers happy.

"There was a time Hearts of Oak dominated, then Kotoko won the league back-to-back. Later, Medeama became one of the best before Kotoko came back again. Things change in football, and so we will overcome this hurdle against Kotoko."

The first leg of the encounter has been scheduled for September 19 and 21, with the return in Nigeria from September 26 to 28.

The winner of the tie will face Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca in the next round.