Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito remains confident his team can overturn their narrow deficit when they face Wydad Casablanca in the return leg of their CAF Confederation Cup tie next weekend.
The Porcupine Warriors suffered a 1-0 loss to the Moroccan giants in the first leg of the second-round clash at the Accra Sports Stadium, with Joseph Bakasu’s second-half strike sealing victory for the visitors.
Speaking to the media after the game, Zito admitted his disappointment with the outcome but insisted the contest is far from decided.
“If someone had told me I would lose to Wydad, I would have said no. This is football; sometimes, certain things happen beyond your control. Some mistakes affected us, but it’s not all over. Anything can happen when we go there. We’re not going as losers; we’re going to fight and play well,” he said.
Drawing confidence from Kotoko’s previous away victory over Kwara United, Zito reminded supporters that his team has already proven its ability to defy expectations.
“Nobody gave us a chance when we went to Kwara, but we did it. So it’s not over until it’s all over.”
Zito also called on fans to remain patience and continue backing the squad as they prepare for the crucial second leg in Morocco.
“It’s two games. We’ve lost the first one, but they can also lose at their home. Some situations in football are not impossible. The fans should be patient and wait for what happens in Morocco.”
Asante Kotoko are scheduled to travel to Morocco this weekend for the decisive return fixture, where they will seek to secure a place in the group stage of the competition.
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