Bibiani GoldStars and Asante Kotoko will represent Ghana in continental football this weekend. The 2025/26 CAF interclub competitions are finally beginning, and fans are excited to see how the two clubs will perform.
GoldStars made history last season by winning the Ghana Premier League for the first time. Their title victory gave them the chance to play in the CAF Champions League for the first time in their history.
The club is coached by Frimpong Manso, a respected figure in Ghanaian football. He is confident his team is ready for the challenge ahead.
Their first test will be against JS Kabylie, a famous Algerian football club with a rich history. The first leg will be played on Saturday, September 20, at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Kick-off for the match has been fixed at 15:00 GMT. Many GoldStars supporters are expected to fill the stadium to cheer for their team.
The return leg is scheduled for Friday, September 26, in Algeria. It will be a tough away match, but the team believes they can handle the pressure.
The winner of this tie will move on to face either Sierra Leone’s East End Lions or Tunisian side US Monastir. This next round will also be another tough test, but GoldStars are dreaming big.
Asante Kotoko, on the other hand, will be representing Ghana in the CAF Confederation Cup. The club qualified after winning the MTN FA Cup by beating Golden Kick FC in the final.
Kotoko are one of Ghana’s most famous clubs with a strong record in African football. Their fans expect nothing less than a solid campaign this season.
The Porcupine Warriors begin their journey against Nigeria’s Kwara United. The first leg will be played on Sunday, September 21, at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The reverse fixture will take place in Nigeria at the M.K.O. Abiola International Stadium in Abuja. That match is scheduled for Sunday, September 28, and it will not be an easy challenge.
If Kotoko wins, they will face Moroccan side Wydad Athletic Club in the second round. Wydad is one of Africa’s most successful clubs, which makes the next stage even more difficult.
Both GoldStars and Kotoko have been preparing very hard for these matches. Their training camps have focused on building strong fitness and team unity.
The two clubs know that Ghanaian football has struggled in recent years on the continental stage. They are determined to change this and bring pride back to the country.
Fans across Ghana are hopeful that both teams will make it far in the competition. Success for these clubs could help Ghana regain its respect in African football.
The weekend fixtures promise to be exciting for football lovers. For GoldStars, it is a new journey, and for Kotoko, it is another chance to prove their strength.