Asante Kotoko head coach, Seydou Zerbo is ready to take charge of his first competitive match since his appointment.
The gaffer was appointed the new head coach of the Ghana Premier League champions just last month to replace Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum.
Today, he will be in the dugout when Asante Kotoko takes on RC Kadiogo from Burkina Faso in the first leg of the clash in the first playoff round to the group stage.
The gaffer who is aiming for a win has named a strong starting eleven to do the battle for the reds.
Goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim is back in the starting eleven and will be protected by a back four that includes Christopher Nettey and Yussif Mubarik.
Meanwhile, new signing Steven Mukwala has been named in the starting eleven to partner Georges Mfegue in the attack of Asante Kotoko.
Below is the Asante Kotoko starting eleven for the match scheduled to be played in Benin this evening.
Ibrahim Danlad (GK)
Christopher Nettey
Yussif Mubarik
Sheriff Mohammed
John Tedeku
Richard Boadu (C)
Enoch Morrison
Isaac Oppong
Richmond Lamptey
George Mfegue
Steven Mukwala