Asante Kotoko coach CK Akunnor has named an attacking starting XI to face Coton Sport in the CAF Confederation Cup playoff first leg this afternoon.

The Porcupine Warriors have stuck to a trusted backline comprising Amos Frimpong, Agyemang Badu, Abdul Ganiu Ismail and Augustine Sefah.

Akunnor has gone for skillful wingers Emmanuel Gyamfi and Maxwell Baakoh with support from Richard Senanu.

Former Portland Timbers II forward Abdul Fatawu Safiu and Burkinabe Songné Yacouba will lead the attack.

The match will be played at the Stade Militaire in Yaounde.

The return leg will be played at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday, 20 January 2019.

Asante Kotoko starting XI:

Felix Annan (GK)-Amos Frimpong, Agyemang Badu, Abdul Ganiu Ismail, Augustine Sefah- Richard Senanu, Emmanuel Gyamfi, Maxwell Baakoh- Abdul Fatawu Safiu, Songné Yacouba, Kwame Bonsu