Asante Kotoko are set to appoint Abdul Karim Zito as the club’s substantive head coach following a strong showing during his interim tenure, sources close to the club reveals to GhanaSportspage.com.
Zito, who stepped in mid-season after the departure of former head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum, is said to have impressed the club’s hierarchy, especially life patron Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, with his tactical approach and ability to steady the team during a turbulent phase.
Under his guidance, Kotoko played seven matches, losing only one, a run that helped restore confidence both within the dressing room and among the fanbase.
Sources close to the club suggest that Otumfuo has also expressed strong support for the appointment.
Reports indicate that the revered King does not favour the appointment of a foreign (“white”) coach, which has influenced the club’s decision to retain Zito.
Zito, a former Dreams FC coach and long-serving technical figure in Ghana football, is known for his emphasis on discipline, youth development, and adaptable tactics.
According to ghanasportspage.com, Zito has signed a two year deal with the Porcupine Warrious and he has been tag to keep building the team, perform well in the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup and win 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.
