Asante Kotoko legend, George Kennedy, has refuted claims suggesting that he had an input in the appointment of Karim Zito as the interim head coach of the club.
The former Black Satellites and Dreams FC gaffer has replaced Prosper Narteh Ogum, who was sacked by the club on Monday, April 21, after going four matches without a win in the ongoing 2024/25 Ghana Premier League.
Following Zito's return to the club, reports suggest that the move was initiated by the old players of the club.
However, Kennedy, who serves as President of the Kotoko Old Players Association, insists the Interim Management Committee (IMC) made the decision independently.
“That’s not true. As I’ve said before, the club’s management handles its own affairs," he told Kumasi-based Akoma FM.
"They consult us only when they see the need to, and we can’t impose anything on them. Yes, we do engage from time to time, but in the case of Zito, we were not informed," he added.
He further revealed that Zito personally reached out to him to share that discussions were ongoing with the club, but no formal communication came from the IMC regarding his appointment.
“It was Karim Zito himself who told me that Kotoko had contacted him and that things were progressing. I wished him well and assured him of my support."
Karim Zito is no stranger to the Porcupine Warriors. He played for Kotoko between 1978 and 1986, later joining Kumapim Stars. His impressive performances during that era earned him a place in the Black Stars from 1980 to 1984.
With his return to Kotoko as interim head coach, Zito steps into familiar territory this time with the responsibility of reviving the club’s season.
Meanwhile, Asante Kotoko, who sit 4th on the league log with 47 points, will clash with Aduana FC at the Baba Yara Stadium in the Matchday 29 games on Sunday.