2018 CAF CONFED CUP... Asante Kotoko Playing Body Attacked By CARA Officials And Supporters

Ahead of the second league with CARA in the CAF Confederations Cup, the playing body of Asante Kotoko, officials and some Ghanaian journalists who travelled with the team have been heckled in Congo ahead of their CAF Confederations Cup.

Reports emerged that supporters of the Congolese club attacked the Porcupine Warriors whiles training at the match venue on Tuesday.

The playing body and journalists were left stranded forcing security personnel to escort the playing body safely to their hotel.

The supporters of CARA did not only attack the playing body but also attacked team bus.

Confirming the news, Communications Director of the club, Obed Acheampong said, “We have been brutally assaulted, I was personally beaten up likewise the players, but the situation is currently under control and the players have been marched safely to their hotel where they are relaxing and focusing on the match tomorrow “, he told FOX 97.9 FM.

With respect to the safety of the playing body and the technical team, he said, "We are safe at the hotel now but management is in talks with private security institution to boost the security at the hotel.”

It has been confirmed that the Ghanaian ambassador to Congo, HE Atta Boafo provided the team with two V8 cars to send the players to their hotel after they were been heckled.

CONGO - THE JUNGLE!



Officials and fans of CARA FC heckling officials and players of Asante Kotoko. We are unperturbed by these antics and focused on the game tomorrow. The players responded with songs of praise to the Lord and are determined to win. #AKSC #CAFCC pic.twitter.com/VV818ielSs

— Asante Kotoko S.C (@AsanteKotoko_SC) February 20, 2018

Asante Kotoko will need to win or draw to qualify for the next round of the competition after beating them by a lone goal in the first league in Kumasi.