Experienced Ghanaian coach Abdul Karim Zito is on the brink of being appointed as the new head coach of Asante Kotoko.
His imminent appointment follows the dismissal of Prosper Narteh Ogum on Monday, April 22, after a poor run of results. Under Ogum, the Porcupine Warriors went four consecutive matches without a win. The team currently sits fourth on the Ghana Premier League table with 47 points from 28 games.
The club’s Interim Management Committee (IMC), chaired by Nana Apinkrah Akwasi Awuah, has identified Zito—currently the head coach of Dreams FC—as the ideal candidate to replace Ogum.
Zito, a former player of Kotoko, brings a wealth of experience to the role. His coaching résumé includes stints with top-flight sides such as Hearts of Oak, King Faisal, WAFA SC, B.A. Stars, and Medeama SC.
Notably, he recently guided Dreams FC to an impressive semi-final appearance in the 2023/24 CAF Confederation Cup—a historic achievement for the club.
Kotoko fans will be hopeful that Zito can spark a turnaround in the club’s fortunes following a difficult second half of the 2024/25 Premier League season.
The Porcupine Warriors are set to host Aduana FC in their Matchday 29 clash at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday.
Despite their league struggles, Kotoko remain contenders in the MTN FA Cup and are scheduled to face Berekum Chelsea in the semi-finals.