Caf Champions League: Asante Kotoko will depart to Nigeria on August 8 - Kennedy Boakye-Ansah

Ghana Premier League side Asante Kotoko will depart to Nigeria on Thursday, August 8, ahead of the first leg of the Caf Champions League clash against Kano Pillars, reveals the club's Communications Director Kennedy Boakye-Ansah.

The Porcupine Warriors have intensified preparations ahead of the game as they have engaged in two friendly games against International clubs.

Kotoko defeated Rahimo club of Burkina Faso by 2-1 in the first leg and drew against Ivorian club Societe Ominisports in the second game.

The team is expected to pitch camp in Accra and continue preparations ahead of the game on August 10 in Kano.

"The team will depart to Nigeria on Thursday to continue our preparations ahead of our game against kano Pillars", Kennedy Boakye-Ansah told AshhFM.

He also urged the supporters to be patient with the team as they will see an improved side against Kano Pillars.

"Our supporters will see an improved performance in the team in Nigeria in our game against Kano Pillars".