Former Kotoko management member Dr. Kwame Baah-Nuakoh, who is presently the head of Ghana FA Club Licensing Board, has thrown his weight behind interim coach Abdul Karim Zito, adding that there is nothing wrong with Kotoko appointing Zito as coach.
With just a few games remaining in the 2024–25 Ghana Premier League season, Zito, who took over after Prosper Narteh Ogum left, has made a significant impact.
He has guided the Porcupine Warriors to the MTN FA Cup final and kept them firmly in the title race, with two points now separating Kotoko and the leaders Gold Stars.
Dr. Nuako in an interview with Akoma FM believes that Zito’s remarkable work thus far merits consideration for the full-time coaching post if he (Zito) wishes to be the head coach.
”The issue isn’t just what management wants, but what Zito wants to do. Has anyone asked him (Zito) if he wants the position on a permanent basis? If so, he is demonstrating that he is capable of leading the team.”
”Nothing stops them (Kotoko) from appointing him, but as I previously stated, it is up to the coach and the management. The management team might desire him, but Zito might have other intentions, so we’ll see what happens.” He added.
Kwame Baah thinks Kotoko and Zito should come to an agreement and hire Zito as the head coach if he is willing to coach and has no other commitments.
”It is up to the two sides to strike something, if Zito is not tied up with another plan and wants to coach Kotoko, nothing prevents them from appointing him.”
On Sunday, Asante Kotoko will visit Gold Stars FC in the Matchday 32 games at Dunks Park in an attempt to maintain their hopes of winning the Premier League.
By: Emmanuel Owusu
