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Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah advises Kotoko ahead of Al Hilal clash in CAF CC

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah advises Kotoko ahead of Al Hilal clash in CAF CC

Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah says Asante Kotoko should expect to be put under "incessant" pressure when they travel to Sudan to face Al Hilal in the opening group C game of the CAF Confederations Cup.

Despite the high profile of Al Hilal on the continent, Appiah believes the North African country is still catching up in terms of football to Ghana.

“Al Hilal will subject Asante Kotoko to incessant pressure in the first 20 minutes in Sudan,” the 58-year-old told Sikka FM. “Kotoko’s reaction to this will be crucial," he added.

“If they manage to score first after soaking the pressure, Al Hilal fans will turn against their club.”

“Ghanaian clubs have psychological urge over Sudanese clubs,” he said.

“They [Sudanese clubs] know they’re playing to catch up with Ghanaian football even though they have taken huge steps to bridge the gap.

“Football has developed technically and tactically there.”

Al Hilal will host the first meeting between the two sides on February 3 before travelling for matchday five’s return encounter on March 10.

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