By: Kwame Bediako
Asante Kotoko have officially announced their participation in the 2025 Toyota Cup, an international friendly match against South African football giants Kaizer Chiefs. The highly anticipated game is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the renowned Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa. This fixture will serve as a platform to strengthen the historic sporting relationship between the two leading African clubs.
The match promises to be a thrilling encounter, providing an excellent platform for both teams to showcase their talent on an international stage. For Kotoko, it is a crucial opportunity to prepare for their upcoming return to continental competitions, specifically the CAF Confederation Cup. The game against Kaizer Chiefs will help the Porcupine Warriors fine-tune their squad and strategies for the challenges ahead in the new season.
The official launch of the Toyota Cup took place on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Kaizer Chiefs Village in South Africa, where club officials and media representatives were given detailed insights into the event. The launch underscored the importance of the fixture in fostering more robust sporting ties and promoting African football excellence. Both clubs expressed their excitement and commitment to making the match a memorable occasion for fans and stakeholders alike.
In a statement, Kotoko emphasized the value of the game, stating, “This match offers valuable international experience and forms part of our preparations for Africa.” The club also expressed gratitude to their supporters for their unwavering backing and promised to keep fans updated on travel arrangements, squad developments, and supporter activities in the coming weeks.
