Sports News of Sunday, 15 September 2019<\/p>\n
Source: <\/strong>www.ghanaweb.com<\/p>\n 2019-09-15<\/p>\n Asante Kotoko host their Tunisian opponents Etoile du Sahel in the CAF Champions League group stages first leg encounter at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi today at 3:00 pm.<\/p>\n The Porcupine Warriors have a tough task this afternoon after overcoming the troubles of Nigerian side Kano Pillars 4-3 to reach this stage. The Reds will have to go through the Tunisian top-flight club if they are to make a big impact at this year’s tournament. <\/p>\n Etoile who are the 2007 champions secured their progress following an 8-3 aggregate victory over Hafia Conakry.<\/p>\n Coach Zachariaseen\u2019s men have been in good form competitively ahead of the fixture, winning three of their last five matches (W3 D1 L1).<\/p>\n The Porcupine Warriors were unable to have their final test for this match as their competitive cup game between Accra Hearts of Oak was postponed. The team however lost a similar cup game to Ashantigold on penalties. <\/p>\n Etoile on the other hand have not had a good campaign this year, managing only one victory, losing three and drawing once in their last five games.<\/p>\n Fawzi Benzarti\u2019s men were recently knocked out of the Tunisian Cup by CS Sfaxien on penalties (5-4) and also lost 2-1 to Shabab Al Ordon in an Arabian Club Champions Cup tie.<\/p>\n However, the team\u2019s only win this season came in their stunning win over Hafia in the CAF Champions League overturning a 2-1 lose to win 7-1 at home<\/p>\n The Fabulous fans of Kotoko are expected to throng the Baba Yara stadium in their numbers to frustrate their opponents which amusing chants to cheer their darling club on.<\/p>\n Follow the LIVE UPDATES below<\/b><\/p>\n![\"Kotoko](\"https:\/\/ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/1563743523_536_69596352.295.jpg\" "\\"Kotoko")
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