Dates Confirmed: Asante Kotoko to Host Wydad AC on October 17–19 Before Return Leg in Casablanca

Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko Sporting Club are set for a mouthwatering showdown against Moroccan heavyweights Wydad Athletic Club in the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup.

The Porcupine Warriors will host the first leg of the crucial tie at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on the weekend of October 17–19, 2025, as they look to establish an early advantage in front of their passionate home supporters.

The decisive second leg is scheduled for the weekend of October 24–26, 2025, at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, where Kotoko will aim to seal qualification to the next stage of the competition.

This encounter promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the round, with both clubs boasting rich histories on the continental stage. Asante Kotoko, two-time African champions, will be looking to make a strong statement against a Wydad side renowned for their recent dominance in African club competitions.

Abdul Karim Zito and his charges will hope to capitalize on their home advantage in Kumasi before travelling to North Africa for what is expected to be a challenging return leg.

Fans across the continent are eagerly anticipating the clash, as the two traditional powerhouses battle for a place in the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup.