AshantiGold Football Club has parted ways with head coach and technical director Abdul Karim Kabutey Zito, along with his two assistants, Ernest Okyere and Robert Dabuo. The decision was announced on Tuesday, following a consultative meeting by the club's Interim Management Committee on Monday, October 26. Zito's departure comes just months after he led the team back to the Ghana Premier League. The club's inconsistent start to the 2026/27 campaign, with three wins, three losses, and two draws in eight matches, likely contributed to the decision.
According to Edward Kwasi Akuoko, CEO of AshantiGold '04, poor away form and strained relations among the technical team members led to Zito's dismissal. Akuoko emphasized that the club expects consistent results, not necessarily winning the league at all costs. He expressed disappointment with the team's away performances, which have been particularly poor. Akuoko also received reports that the technical team, led by Zito, was not cohesive, which could have negatively impacted the team's results.
Zito's departure marks a significant change for AshantiGold, which had only recently returned to the Ghana Premier League. The team's inconsistent start to the season has raised concerns about their ability to establish themselves in the top flight. With a new technical team on the horizon, AshantiGold will look to improve their performances and achieve stability in the league.
The club's Interim Management Committee made the decision to part ways with Zito and his assistants after careful consideration. The committee likely took into account the team's overall performance, as well as the reported tensions within the technical team. AshantiGold will now focus on appointing a new technical team to lead the team forward.
Akuoko's comments on the team's poor away form and internal disunity suggest that AshantiGold is committed to addressing its weaknesses. By acknowledging these issues, the club's leadership aims to create a more cohesive and effective team. The appointment of a new technical team is expected to bring fresh perspectives and strategies to improve the team's performance.
The Ghana Premier League has become increasingly competitive, and AshantiGold's inconsistent start has put them under pressure to perform. With a new technical team in place, the club will look to climb the league table and establish themselves as a stable top-flight team. The team's fans will be eager to see improvements in the team's performance and a more cohesive unit on the field.
AshantiGold's future success will depend on the club's ability to appoint a suitable replacement for Zito and his assistants. The new technical team will need to address the team's weaknesses, including poor away form, and work to create a more unified and effective team. With the right leadership and strategy, AshantiGold may be able to turn their season around and achieve their goals.
Key points
- AshantiGold CEO cites poor away form and strained technical team relations as reasons for Zito's dismissal.
- Zito's departure comes just months after he led the team back to the Ghana Premier League.
- AshantiGold will look to appoint a new technical team to improve their performances and establish themselves in the top flight.
