Former Kotoko Express editor Jerome Otchere has urged the management of Asante Kotoko to retain interim coach Abdul Karim Zito as the club’s permanent head coach for the next season.
Zito took charge on an interim basis following the departure of Prosper Narteh Ogum and has since guided the Porcupine Warriors to two wins and a draw in all competitions.
Under his leadership, Kotoko have reached the MTN FA Cup final and remain just three points behind league leaders Nations FC with four games left in the Ghana Premier League.
In an interview with Luv FM, Otchere argued that Zito’s experience on the continental stage makes him a suitable choice to lead Kotoko, especially if they qualify for African inter-club competitions next season.
“If I’m to speak from experience, it will make a lot of sense to keep Zito,” Otchere said. “If Kotoko wins the league or FA Cup, there’s a chance we will play in Africa.
“I am looking at a coach who just last season steered Dreams FC to the semi-finals of the Confederation Cup, and that was a big achievement.”
Kotoko face Division One League side Golden Kick FC in the MTN FA Cup final at the University of Ghana Stadium on June 15.