Kotoko's fears were not confirmed by Caf

Ghana's champions had asked the continent's football governing body to move Sunday's game to another venue, claiming that the security situation in the Ivorian capital was unsafe for football activities.

Caf's communications director, Suleimanu Habuba, said Kotoko's request would not be considered, following "firm security assurances" from the Ivorian government.

Kotoko will now depart for Abidjan on Thursday, according to the club's spokesman Kwame Owusu Ansah.

The Ghanaian champions make a return to Africa's premier club competition after a ten-year absence.

An explosive encounter between the two sides is expected on Sunday.