{"id":114684,"date":"2026-02-09T19:41:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T19:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=114684"},"modified":"2026-02-09T19:41:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T19:41:43","slug":"karim-zito-resigns-as-asante-kotoko-head-coach-following-mtn-fa-cup-elimination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=114684","title":{"rendered":"Karim Zito resigns as Asante Kotoko head coach following MTN FA Cup elimination"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Abdul Karim Zito has officially stepped down as Head Coach of Asante Kotoko following the club\u2019s exit from the MTN FA Cup at the Round of 16 stage against Aduana FC.<\/p>\n

The Porcupine Warriors have endured a difficult run of form in recent weeks, recording just one win in their last five matches.<\/p>\n

Zito departs with Kotoko sitting fifth on the Ghana Premier League table, eight points adrift of leaders Medeama SC.<\/p>\n

The club confirmed his resignation in a statement released via its official social media channels.<\/p>\n

\u201cAbdul Karim Zito Kabutey has resigned from his role as 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 in his future endeavours,\u201d<\/em> the statement read.<\/p>\n

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Abdul Karim Zito Kabutey has resigned from his role as the head coach of Asante Kotoko Sporting Club with immediate effect.<\/p>\n

Management has accepted the resignation, expressed its appreciation to the coach for his services and wished him the best for the future.<\/p>\n

The new\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/svKG1nzvT9<\/p>\n

\u2014 Asante Kotoko SC \u2013 2X CAF CL Winners (@AsanteKotoko_SC) February 9, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Zito was appointed in July last year and guided the club to victory in the 2024\/25 MTN FA Cup.<\/p>\n

Asante Kotoko are expected to announce a new Head Coach in the coming days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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