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Kotoko in Group C alongside two Zambian sides

Accra, Jan. 21, GNA – Kumasi Asante Kotoko has been housed in Group C, alongside two Zambian sides, in the group stages of the Confederations Cup competition.

Kotoko, has been paired alongside Nkana FC and Zesco United, all from the Zambian league, with Al Hilal of Sudan joining them.

This was after a draw by the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) on Monday.

Zesco United, is first on the league table with 80 points after 38 matches, whilst the Nkana FC, is second with 76 points.

Kotoko qualified to the group stages for the first time in 12 years after beating Coton Sports of Cameroon in the last stages of the qualifiers on 5-3 aggregate.

Kotoko would open the competition with a game against Al Hilal of Sudan on February 3, in Sudan.

They would return to Kumasi to take on Zesco United before completing the first round with Nkana FC in Zambia.

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