Akunnor manages expectations ahead of Kotoko’s Africa campaign

C.K Akunnor has moved to temper expectations at Asante Kotoko by revealing they are not ready to win the CAF Confederations Cup this season.

According to the 44 year old tactician reaching the group stage would be a good finish for his side.

He however assured fans the Porcupine Warriors will ready to go for the trophy in two years.

"I believe reaching the group stages this season will be very important for us. I'm still preparing a new team and hopes things go as planned," Akonnor told Nhyira FM.

"I was tasked to win either the Caf Champions League or Confederation Cup in the shortest possible time but I believe that will be achievable in my last year since I signed a three-year contract.

"A lot of new players have joined and it won't be realistic to achieve such targets in the first season so if we are able to qualify to the group stage, that will be good news for us," he added.

Two weeks ago, it was agreed at a meeting between the Normalisation Committee and the leaders of clubs in Ghana not to participate in the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederations Cup.

However, the Porcupine Warriors petitioned the committee and asked them to allow the club to compete in the CAF Confederations Cup.

By Daraja Mutari