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Zito Disappointed by Kotoko’s Performance in Wydad Defeat

Jasmine Adjei

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has expressed frustration over his team’s showing in their 1-0 loss to Morocco’s Wydad Athletic Club during the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup second round. The match, played at the Accra Sports Stadium, saw Kotoko reduced to ten men after goalkeeper Mohammed Camara was sent off in the second half. Speaking after the game, Zito admitted that while the performance wasn’t entirely poor, it fell short of his expectations. “I need to understand their mindset this wasn’t the level I anticipated.…

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Kotoko Coach Blames Costly Errors for Defeat to Wydad

Jasmine Adjei

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has attributed his team’s 1-0 loss to Wydad Athletic Club to critical mistakes made during their CAF Confederation Cup second-round clash. The match, held at the Accra Sports Stadium, saw Kotoko fall behind after Joseph Bakasu scored for Wydad in the 47th minute, capitalizing on a corner kick. Just two minutes later, Kotoko’s goalkeeper Mohammed Camara was sent off for handling the ball outside the penalty area, further weakening the team’s chances. Speaking at a post-match press conference, Coach Zito acknowledged that the…

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CAF Confederation CUP: Asante Kotoko name 20-man squad for decisive clash against Kwara United

Asante A. Benjamin

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has announced his travelling squad for the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round tie against Nigerian outfit Kwara United. The Porcupine Warriors will head to Abeokuta with a 20-man contingent, as they prepare to protect a slender 4-3 advantage from the thrilling first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium. Sunday’s clash is scheduled for the MKO Abiola International Stadium in Abeokuta. Goalkeepers Aziz Haruna Dari and Mohammed Gamara have both made the trip, while the defensive unit includes Joseph Amoah,…

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CAF confederation Cup: Asante Kotoko to depart Ghana for Nigeria on Friday ahead of Kwara United return fixture

Asante A. Benjamin

Ghana Premier League giants, Asante Kotoko will depart Ghana on Friday ahead of their crucial CAF Confederation Cup return clash against Kwara United. The Porcupine Warriors head into the return leg with a slim advantage after edging their Nigerian counterpart 4-3 in a pulsating first-leg preliminary round encounter at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. In a high-stake return clash on Sunday, September 28, Kwara United will host the Ghanaian giants at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, with both teams yearning for positive results to better their chances…

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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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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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