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Kotoko coach Karim Zito calls for right attitude ahead of Kwara Utd tie

Asante A. Benjamin

The head coach of Asante Kotoko, Abdul Karim Zito, has stressed that having the right attitude and mindset is key to his team’s campaign in the CAF Confederation Cup. The experienced tactician led the Porcupine Warriors to claim the MTN FA Cup in the 2024/25 football season. Courtesy of that feat, the Kumasi-based club is representing Ghana in the CAF Confederation Cup this season. In the team’s first test, Asante Kotoko are set to battle Kwara United from Nigeria. Speaking to Akoma FM in an interview ahead of the first…

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I wanted to coach Black Stars to help Ghana succeed, not for money – Tom Julianus Saintfiet

Asante A. Benjamin

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has revealed that his desire to coach Ghana’s Black Stars was driven by passion for success rather than financial gain. Saintfiet, who was among the applicants for the Ghana coaching job in early 2024, confirmed he held a four-hour discussion with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) before Otto Addo was appointed. “I wanted to coach Black Stars, not for money, but to help Ghana achieve success in international competitions,” Saintfiet told Adom TV. The Belgian, who previously guided The Gambia to back-to-back Africa Cup of…

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Kotoko coach Karim Zito laments over the lack of rest ahead of new season

Asante A. Benjamin

Asante Kotoko coach Abdul Karim Zito has bemoaned the lack of rest for his players ahead of the start of the 2025/26 season.  The FA Cup winners were involved in a series of post-season tournaments, including the Toyota Cup and the GHALCA Top 4. Kotoko struggled in the Top 4 tournament, finishing the competition without a win in three matches. However, the Porcupine Warriors bounced back to beat Bibiani GoldStars in the Champion of Champions game “I think the only problem we had was after the season we didn’t have…

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Experienced tactician Evans Adotey appointed Basake Holy Stars head coach

Asante A. Benjamin

Basake Holy Stars have announced the appointment of experienced trainer Augustine Evans Adotey as their new head coach ahead of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season. The veteran tactician has signed a three-year contract with the Ayinase-based club, who are preparing for their maiden campaign in the Ghanaian top flight. Adotey’s arrival comes after months of searching for a substantive coach following the departure of Abdulai Gazale, who left in June to take up the assistant coach role at giants Hearts of Oak. Adotey brings a wealth of experience to…

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