Chairman of Asante Kotoko’s Interim Management Committee (IMC), Nana Apinkrah, has boldly declared that the club is poised to make a significant impact in the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup.

Following their triumphant 2-1 victory over Golden Kick FC in the Ghana FA Cup final — securing their 10th title in the competition’s history — the Porcupine Warriors are making a return to continental football. Their FA Cup triumph has booked them a spot in Africa’s second-tier club competition.

Speaking at the official launch of the Toyota Cup on Thursday at the Kaizer Chiefs Village in South Africa, Apinkrah emphasized the club’s readiness to restore its continental credentials. Kotoko will face South African giants Kaizer Chiefs in a high-profile friendly on July 26, 2025, at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban — a game seen as crucial preparation ahead of their CAF campaign.

“Historically and currently, we’ve experienced highs and lows, just like Kaizer Chiefs. But this is the time we’re using to revamp everything,” Apinkrah stated. “Now that we are going to Africa, we are not just going to participate — we’re going to make an impact in the CAF Confederation Cup.”

In the transfer market, the Kumasi-based club has moved swiftly to strengthen its squad. So far, they’ve added Johnson Owusu Oppong, Hubert Gyau, Francis Acquah, and Zackaria Fuseini to their ranks, signaling their serious intent for the challenges ahead.