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The Kumasi-based team is qualified for the "monetary zone" of the continental championship after a home victory against Cameroonian counterparts
Asante Kotoko reached the group stage of the Caf Confederation Cup after a 2-1 win at home against Cameroonian Coton Sport in the playoffs on Sunday.
An Amos Frimpong penalty and an effort by Maxwell Baakoh sealed the Porcupine Warriors' victory at Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, the consolation of visitors from Oumarou Sali.
Charles & CK & # 39; Akonnor takes a 5-3 lead in the "currency zone" after winning the first leg 3-2 in Yaounde.
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The draw for the group stage is scheduled for Monday.
Akonnor made a change in the team that had started the first leg as Abbad Mohammed entered the left side, pushing Augustine Sefa.
Bertin Ebwelle from Coton Sport, meanwhile, introduced five new faces in his XI. Banga Bindjeme, Kalamou Moussa, Oumarou Sali, Marou Souaibou and Mangolo Aime have replaced Thomas Etta, Ngweni Ndbadi, Youssoufa Malkano, Maximilien Elimbi and Marcel Batai.
With a huge crowd behind them, Kotoko started on a fine pitch, moving to Coton Sport while Emmanuel Gyamfi forced goalkeeper Bbada Djeri to score a goal in the first minute.
Visitors were entering the game more and more as they traveled. It was, however, difficult to find clear chances for both sides.
When it seemed to be heading for a barren first period, the Porcupine warriors came out deadlock on a captain's free kick Amos Frimpong, who tried to convert a penalty after Songne Yacouba's foul in the box.
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Shortly after the interval, Kotoko won 2-0. Baakoh he was found after a ball drop and shot into the farthest corner behind Djeri.
Sport Cotton, however, would not give up. After some attempts, the Cameroonians finally managed to return to the match. Sali, who took advantage of a loose marking inside the box to plant the ball at the bottom of the net.
Apparently stimulated by their consolation, Les Cotonniers played well to equalize but the local team held firm to score to book a ticket for the next round.
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