Asante Kotoko must defend a two-goal advantage against Moroccan side Ittihad Khemisset on Sunday to progress to the round of 16 of this year's Caf Champions League. The two-time African champion won the first leg 3-1 at the Essipong Stadium in Sekondi three weeks ago and are confident they can defy their patchy domestic form to qualify. Kotoko lost to Gamba All Blacks 0-2 at home last Wednesday in the final round fixture of the first half of the season. The Porcupine Warriors arrived in Rabat on Friday and have held training sessions ahead of the match. The team could not travel with assistant coach Johnson Smith, the team manager and goalkeepers' trainer Joe Carl due to lack of funds. The winner will play TP Mazembe which kicked out Angolan side Petro Atletico Luanda. Source: Ghanasoccernet