Dr. Kwame Baah-Nuakoh, a former management member of Asante Kotoko has backed the idea of the club to appoint interim coach Abdul Karim Zito on a permanent basis.
With just three games to end the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season, Zito, who replaced Prosper Narteh Ogum has brought aboard renewed energy in the team.
Since his takeover, the Porcupines have qualified to the FA Cup final and are in the mix in winning the Premier League title as they are trailing leaders Bibiani Gold Stars with just two points separating them.
According to Nuakoh, who doubles as the head of the Ghana Football Association Club Licensing Board, management of the Porcupine Warriors are under no obligation not to appoint Zito as 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," he told Kumasi-based Akoma FM.
”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.
”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.”
By: Pascal Amoah
