Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has pushed back against what he describes as undue pressure from the media, following his side’s 1–0 victory over Dreams FC in their Matchday 14 clash at the Baba Yara Stadium.

Zito’s Key Remarks



    • On injury concerns:

  • “Some journalists are unfairly putting pressure on me. When Pep Guardiola says Rodri is injured, nobody complains. But when I say we have 13 injured players, it suddenly becomes a problem.”


    • On league position:

  • “The league is a marathon. If you’re lambasting me because we were sitting fifth, then you’re not being fair, especially when you know the problems I’m facing.”

  • On scrutiny:

  • “If I leave Kotoko today, nothing will happen to me.”
Context

  • Kotoko had endured a four-match winless run, sparking frustration among fans and calls for Zito’s dismissal.

  • The 1–0 win over Dreams FC, courtesy of Kwame Opoku’s decisive strike, eased tensions and lifted Kotoko to third place on the table with 24 points.

  • Dreams FC, meanwhile, slipped back into the relegation zone.

Zito’s comments highlight the pressure cooker environment at Kotoko, where expectations remain high despite injury setbacks. His insistence on patience reflects the long-term view he wants supporters and media to adopt as the season unfolds.

Next Fixture


  • Matchday 15: Kotoko vs Eleven Wonders

  • Venue: Baba Yara Stadium

  • Stakes: Kotoko aiming to consolidate their top-three position and sustain momentum.

This episode underscores the tension between media scrutiny, fan expectations, and managerial resilience in Ghana’s top flight.