Asante Kotoko legend Malik Jabir believes the Porcupine Warriors are in the driving seat to beat former club Kano Pillars of Nigeria to the qualification ticket to the next round of the Caf Champions League.
On their return to the continental championship for the first time since 2015, the Ghanaian outfit appeared on course to at least force a draw in the away fixture until the 77th minute when Nyima Nwagua struck to ensured a 3-2 win for the hosts in Saturday's first leg tie.
The return leg is slated for August 25 with the winners on aggregate securing passage to face Hafia FC of Guinea or Tunisian club Etoile du Sahel in the second round of qualifying.