By Patrick Akoto
Asante Kotoko will begin their pre-season training  at Adukrom in the Eastern Region on July 30.
The players will return from a four-week break after they clinched the Premier League crown last term.
The team will play series of three low-profile friendly matches ahead of their title defence next season.
They will play second-tier sides Okwahu United and Pure Joy before engaging Koforidua select side.
They will also get the chance to play in the pre-season Ghana League Clubs Association top 4 competition against rivals Hearts of Oak, Medeama and Ashantigold.
All these exercises will help put the team in good shape ahead of their involvement in next year’s Caf Champions League and also enable the technical team to assess new arrivals