AshantiGold CEO explains why he sacked Karim Zito

AshantiGold's CEO, Edward Kwasi Akuoko, has revealed the reasons for terminating head coach Karim Zito's contract. The decision comes after the Ghana Premier League side's underwhelming away performances and internal conflicts within the technical team. On Tuesday, 27 October, it was announced that Zito, assistant coach Ernest Okyere, and goalkeepers' trainer Robert Dabuo were immediately removed from their positions.

Subsequently, an interim management team will oversee the club until a new head coach is hired. Akuoko stressed that despite being a newly promoted team, consistent performances are crucial. He acknowledged that while winning is important, it should not be at the expense of realistic expectations. The CEO also disclosed receiving information about strained relationships among the technical team members, which may have influenced the team's results.

AshantiGold has struggled with inconsistency this season, securing three wins, three losses, and two draws in their first eight games. Currently, they occupy the tenth position in the league table with 11 points, prompting the management to restructure the technical leadership. The club will now focus on their upcoming Matchday Nine encounter against Swedru All Blacks at the Swedru Stadium.