Ashantigold registered a 1-0 win in a friendly game against Burkinabe side Rahimo FC on Wednesday at the Lem Clay Stadium in Obuasi.

In preparation for their CAF Confederation Cup campaign, Ashantigold engaged Rahimo FC in a friendly game to maintain fitness.

Mark Agyekum’s 32nd-minute header was the only thing that separated both teams in the game.

Rahimo FC will be heading back to Burkina Faso after engaging in two friendly games against Asante Kotoko and Ashantigold.

Ashantigold will start their pre-season against Burkinabe side Rahimo FC, Rahimo FC will travel to Obuasi to engage The Miners in a friendly game.

Rahimo FC flew into the country a few days ago to play against Asante Kotoko, the friendly game took place on the 21st of July and The Porcupines came out 2-1 winners.

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY

Ashantigold vs Rahimo FC
Wednesday, 24th July, 2019
4:00PM
Len Clay Stadium
Unveiling Event at 3:00 PM

RATE: 5 | 10 | GHC pic.twitter.com/cHiWLxCzpj

— Ashantigold SC (@AshantiGoldSC_) July 22, 2019

Ashantigold also proposed a friendly game with the side and they accepted. The game will come off on the 24th July at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi.

Ashantigold will be looking to gain fitness and momentum ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup campaign.

Asante Kotoko were victorious in their first pre-season friendly game against Burkinabe side Rahimo FC on Sunday at the Baba Yara Stadium, the game ended 2-1.

Asante Kotoko found themselves behind in the 35th minute of the first half after Rahimo FC took the lead after a fine finish.

The Porcupines fought back in the second half to get back into the game. Substitute Martin Antwi equalized for his team in the 70th minute after heading in Augustine Sefah’s cross.

Kotoko controlled the game and searched for the winner and finally got it in the 90th minute through new signing Kelvin Andoh who converted another cross from Augustine Sefah to give the Porcupines a win.

New coach Kjetil Zachariassen will be delighted with his team performance as they continue preparing for the upcoming campaign.

Meanwhile, Asante Kotoko will play Kano Pillars of Nigeria in the preliminary stages of the CAF Champions League.

Asante Kotoko have announced that female referee will officiate their international friendly game against Rahimo FC of Burkina Faso on Sunday.

Asante Kotoko will play their first pre-season game against Rahimo FC at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday, and fans will troop in to see their new coach and players.

Club Update:

Juliet Appiah has been appointed referee for today's friendly against Rahimo FC. She will be assisted by Emmanuel Dolagbenu, Alice Chukure and Abdul Latif Quadir.#AKSC #Fabulous4Life pic.twitter.com/0tm6JkkCjo

— Asante Kotoko SC – 2X CAF CL Winners (@AsanteKotoko_SC) July 21, 2019

Asante Kotoko announced that Juliet Appiah will officiate the friendly game and she will be assisted by Emmanuel Dolagbenu, Alice Chukure and Abdul Latif Quadir.

Juliet Appiah was the only Ghanaian referee at the African Women’s Nations Cup.

Asante Kotoko will continue their pre-season preparations with a friendly game against Rahimo FC of Burkina Faso in bid to keep fitness ahead of the upcoming campaign.

Asante Kotoko announced on Thursday morning that the club will engage in their first pre-season game against Burkinabe club Rahimo FC on Sunday, 3 pm at the Baba Yara stadium.

FIRST PRESEASON MATCH

International Friendly

Rahimo FC of Burkina Faso

Sunday, 21 July, 2019

15:00

Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi #AKSC pic.twitter.com/SShUO0sPTm

— Asante Kotoko SC – 2X CAF CL Winners (@AsanteKotoko_SC) July 18, 2019

The game will be new coach Kjetil Zachariassen’s first game since he joined the Porcupines.