Asante Kotoko midfielder Seth Kwadwo believes the club’s short-lived CAF Confederation Cup campaign has become a turning point in their domestic season, helping the squad refocus and raise their level in the Ghana Premier League.

Kotoko, who qualified for CAF’s second-tier competition after lifting the 2024/25 FA Cup, were eliminated in the second preliminary round by Wydad Athletic Club, suffering a 6–1 aggregate defeat after a 1–0 loss in Accra and a 5–1 rout in Casablanca.

“We Psyched Ourselves” — Kwadwo on Mental Reset

“We lost to WAC, and coming to the league, we needed to psyche ourselves and motivate ourselves to come up again… You could see we have gained a lot of experience going to Africa and coming back,” Kwadwo said.

The midfielder, who scored his debut goal in the 4–2 win over Karela United, believes the team has rediscovered its rhythm, using the continental disappointment as a driving force

“We have to maintain that level to deliver each time we play against any opponent in the league.”

 Kotoko’s Domestic Response


  • 4–2 win vs Karela United (Week 8)

  • 1–0 win vs Hearts of Oak (Week 9) — ended Phobians’ unbeaten run

  • Unbeaten in last 6 GPL matches

  • 3 games in hand

  • 7th on the table with 14 points
What’s Next for the Porcupine Warriors

With momentum building and three outstanding fixtures, Kotoko are poised to climb the table and reassert themselves in the title race — now armed with continental lessons and renewed belief.