Following their 2-1 loss in the GHALCA Top 4 tournament a few weeks ago, Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito says his team will go into the Champion of Champions matchup against Bibiani GoldStars aiming for retribution.
Premier League winners GoldStars and FA Cup winners Kotoko will compete for early bragging rights when the Porcupine Warriors visit Duns Park on Sunday, August 31, for the official prelude to the 2025–26 season.
The match has taken on greater significance as both teams get ready for European football.
"The match will be really challenging. They also defeated us in the Top Four, as you are aware. It will therefore be retaliation. Retaliation against those we also like to reward, not against physical problems, Zito stated.
The fact that this game will be a prelude to the Confederation Cup makes me quite thrilled. Additionally, they will compete in the CAF Champions League. It will therefore be a pleasant game.
Coach Frimpong Manso's GoldStars shocked Ghanaian football last season by winning their first league title, and they are keen to solidify their position as a growing force.
When it comes to their CAF Confederation Cup campaign, Kotoko is still committed to regaining control and gaining momentum.
There will be a full house at Duns Park when the game kicks off at 3:00 PM GMT.
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According to GHANAsoccernet.com, Ghanaian international Mohammed Salisu is scheduled to be released by French Ligue 1 powerhouse AS Monaco during the current summer transfer window.
Salisu has not yet established a consistent spot in the starting lineup after moving from Southampton to the Principality club in 2023. The adventurous center-back made just 24 appearances for the French team across all competitions last season, primarily serving as a backup.
Despite starting more frequently in his second season, the former Real Valladolid defender finally found himself as a backup after suffering injuries in his first.
In February 2025, he made his final Monaco start. However, things have gotten worse for the Black Stars center-back since Eric Dier, England's best defender, arrived.
Salisu is not an exception to the French Ligue 1 team's desire to sell players before the current transfer window closes, according to sources close to GHANAsoccernet.com.
Meanwhile, Greek powerhouse Olympiacos and Premier League team Crystal Palace have shown a strong desire to sign the highly regarded Ghanaian defender.
In the summer of 2023, the defender signed a five-year contract with Monaco, a team in the Principality. The Black Stars defender has made 37 appearances since joining Monaco, tallying three goals and one assist during that time.