{
  "id": 17033751,
  "title": "Zito was sacked for poor performance, disunity – FC AshantiGold CEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/zito-was-sacked-for-poor-performance-disunity-fc-ashantigold-ceo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T08:27:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/zito-was-sacked-for-poor-performance-disunity-fc-ashantigold-ceo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "AshantiGold CEO, Edward Kwasi Akuoko, announced the dismissal of head coach Abdul Karim Kabutey Zito and his two assistants, Ernest Okyere and Robert Dabuo, on Tuesday, following a meeting of the Interim Management Committee on Monday, October 26. The decision stemmed from the club's persistent poor performances and allegations of disunity within the technical team. Zito, who had led the Miners back to the Ghana Premier League, saw his dismissal come after a disappointing start to the 2026/27 season, with three wins, three losses, and two draws in their first eight matches. The CEO highlighted the team's struggles away from home and reports of strained relationships among the technical staff as key factors in his decision. AshantiGold '04 now aims to bolster its technical team to improve results and solidify its position in the Premier League.",
  "summary": "AshantiGold ‘04 CEO says poor performances and reported disagreements within the technical team led to the dismissal of head coach and technical director Abdul Karim Kabutey Zito and his two assistants. The club announced the decision on Tuesday, following a consultative meeting by its Interim Management Committee on Monday, October 26. Zito’s departure comes just … The post Zito was sacked for…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Karim Zito sacked over inconsistent results and disunity among backroom staff – AshantiGold CEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/karim-zito-sacked-over-inconsistent-results-and-disunity-among",
        "published": "2026-10-28T08:12:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "AshantiGold O4 CEO: Zito, Ernest rift persisted despite attempts to split them",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/ashantigold-o4-ceo-zito-ernest-rift-persisted-despite-attempts-to",
        "published": "2026-10-28T16:00:36.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}