Karim Zito made headlines during his official unveiling as Asante Kotoko interim coach, not only for outlining his plans for the team but also for firmly addressing a journalist’s question.
The experienced coach did not shy away from offering a direct response when asked about the current state of his former club, Dreams FC.
Zito had a difficult start to the season, with the 2023 FA Cup champions failing to win any of their first nine Ghana Premier League matches, suffering four defeats and drawing five.
That poor run of form left the team languishing in the relegation zone. However, a turnaround in the second half of the campaign has seen Dreams FC stage a steady comeback.
They currently sit 11th on the table, eight points clear of the drop zone, as they continue to push for safety.
During his unveiling, a journalist remarked that if Dreams FC were in Asante Kotoko’s position, they likely wouldn’t have dismissed their head coach, a pointed reference to the recent sacking of Prosper Narteh Ogum by the Porcupine Warriors.
Zito took issue with the comment, stating that such comparisons were unfair and without merit.
He emphasised that Dreams’ poor start did not mean the team was struggling.
“You make comparisons, which is not good, comparing Dreams to Kotoko. You used the word ‘struggling,’ and I want to correct you: we were not struggling. We were playing in the league, and in the first round, you’re telling me I’m struggling? Are they struggling now?” he responded.
With Asante Kotoko still in contention for two major titles, Karim Zito has been entrusted with leading the club to potential glory in both the FA Cup and the Ghana Premier League.
His tenure officially begins with a crucial league match against Aduana FC at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
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