The former Dreams FC gaffer has left his position as head coach of Asante Kotoko after eight months, the club has confirmed.
Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has tendered his resignation to depart the club after losing to Aduana FC in the FA Cup round of 16 on Sunday.
Kickgh.com exclusively reported on Sunday evening that the top hierarchy of Asante Kotoko are unhappy with the club’s recent poor performances.
The club’s official statement on his exit reads: “Abdul Karim Zito Kabutey has resigned from his role as the head coach of Asante Kotoko Sporting Club with immediate effect.”
“Management has accepted the resignation, expressed its appreciation to the coach for his services and wished him the best for the future.”
“The new technical direction of the club will communicated in due course”
The Porcupine Warriors suffered a 4-2 loss on penalties to the two-time Ghana Premier League champions in the round of 16 fixture in Kumasi on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
The 65-year-old arrived at Asante Kotoko in July 2025 and guided the Ghanaian giants to win their tenth FA Cup title, the 2025 President Cup, and also defeated South African side Kaizer Chiefs FC to win the Toyota Cup prior to the start of the 2025/26 season's campaign.
However, Asante Kotoko have been struggling in the Premier League with only one win in the second round, and the loss to Aduana FC in the FA Cup has compounded their woes.
Asante Kotoko will be hosting their sworn rivals in the Ghana Premier League match-week 22 fixture at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, which has been described as a must-win game.
Kickgh.com understands that Hamza Obeng, who currently works with the Asante Kotoko youth team, is expected to sit in the dugout as a stop-gap coach for the match against Hearts of Oak.
Asante Kotoko's hopes of playing in next season's CAF inter-club competitions will solely rely on the Premier League after suffering elimination from the FA Cup in the round of 16.
