Asante Kotoko confirm Karim Zito as head coach on two-year deal

Record Ghana Premier League holders, Asante Kotoko have confirmed Abdul Karim Zito as the head coach of the club ahead of next season’s domestic ad continental campaign.

The former head coach of Dreams FC will handle the Porcupine Warriors for the next two seasons after initially occupying the role on an interim basis following the exit of Prosper Narteh Ogum.

The club confirmed the appointment of the experienced tactician in an official notice on Sunday, July 20.

“We are pleased to confirm the appointment of Abdul Karim Zito Kabutey as our head coach for the next two years,” Asante Kotoko shared in a post on X.

Kotoko, on April 22, 2025, appointed the tactician as the club’s new Technical Director and assigned him to take charge of the first team following the sacking of former coach Prosper Narteh Ogum.

It is unclear if Coach Abdul Karim Zito retains his role as Technical Director or the club will make another appointment in the coming days.

The former Dreams FC boss led Kotoko to win the MTN FA Cup in the 2024/25 football season and also guided the Porcupine Warriors to beat Hearts of Oak to win the 2025 President’s Cup.

He will be expected to bring more success to the Kumasi-based club in the coming days as they embark on a pre-season friendly against Kaizer Chiefs in Toyota Cup at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.