The Ghana FA has wished both Hearts and Kotoko well ahead of their respective Africa campaigns this year.
Kotoko, champions of Ghana will compete in the CAF Champions League while their rivals will play in the lesser CAF Confederation Cup.
Hearts will begin their journey with a tricky tie against AS Police of Benin on Sunday with Kotoko awaiting the winner of the MC Eulma and St. Georges tie in the next round after drawing bye following the withdrawal of Sier East End Lions of Sierra Leone.
“The Ghana Football Association would like to wish the two teams involved in the CAF Club Competition all the best as they will be flying the flag the of the country. As Ghanaians, it is encouraging to see so our teams involved in the competition as this will in turn help our national teams to do well in major tournaments,” the Ghana FA said in a statement.
“Our wish as an Association is for our two big clubs to reclaim their glory on the continental stage and excel in their respective competitions. The experience gained in the competition can only serve to make our Premier League stronger. Good luck to our two clubs and we are confident they will make us proud.”