Yussif Chibsah is a former Ghanaian player
Head of Player Relations at the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG), Yussif Chibsah, is confident that Asante Kotoko can secure a favourable result when they face Moroccan powerhouse Wydad Athletic Club.
The Ghanaian giants will host Wydad in the first leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round on Sunday, October 19, at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Ahead of the highly anticipated fixture, Chibsah, a former Kotoko midfielder, described the tie as a chance for the Porcupine Warriors to avenge their painful loss to Wydad in the 2002 final.
“It’s going to be a difficult game, but for Asante Kotoko, it’s a matter of revenge. They snatched a trophy from Kotoko in 2002. Kotoko has never lost to them in 90 minutes of football, but I believe it is not trying Kotoko. Kotoko has beaten WAC before; it’s beyond this team,” he said.
Chibsah maintained that Kotoko has what it takes to beat the Moroccan side despite the North Africans’ reputation for discipline and investment in their football.
“I strongly believe WAC is beatable, and Asante Kotoko must be able to do that. The North African clubs have a way of doing their football. They invest, and they have qualified, but I believe Kotoko can win,” he added.
