Asante Kotoko will use their youth team for the upcoming GFA StarTimes Gala competition as a build-up to the 2017/18 Ghana Premier League season.
The MTN FA Cup champions will represent the country in this year's CAF Confederations Cup and will need intensive preparation if they are to make an impact.
The Porcupine Warriors are currently camping ahead of the encounter with CARA Brazzaville on February 9th at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
According to multiple reports in the media, the decision of not involving the senior players in the competition is to prevent injuries.
Already striker Abass Mohammed has been ruled out for the next eight months after sustaining a setback with midfielder Sylla Mohammed also nursing a minor knock.