Asante Kotoko outline pre-season plan ahead of Toyota Cup showdown with Kaizer Chiefs

Asante Kotoko outline pre-season plan ahead of Toyota Cup showdown with Kaizer Chiefs

Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko have officially released their pre-season itinerary ahead of the 2025/26 football season, which includes a highly anticipated trip to South Africa for the prestigious Toyota Cup against Kaizer Chiefs.The Porcupine Warriors are expected to regroup on Sunday, July 13, with players reporting for camp as preparations begin in earnest under coach Karim ZitoMedical assessments and the first phase of training will kick off on Monday, July 14, as the technical team evaluates the fitness levels of the squad following the off-season break.Kotoko will then depart Ghana on Tuesday, July 22, heading to South Africa for the much-publicized Toyota Cup clash against Premier Soccer League side Kaizer Chiefs.The high-profile friendly is expected to provide the Porcupines with a tough test ahead of their domestic and continental campaign.The team will return to Ghana on Tuesday, July 29 to continue with the next phase of pre-season preparations, with the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League and CAF Confederation Cup assignments on the horizon.The Kumasi-based club are aiming to bounce back from a disappointing previous season and is looking to use the Toyota Cup as a solid test of its squad strength and tactical progress.

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