Asante Kotoko have announced a new technical direction following the resignation of head coach Abdul Karim Zito, who stepped down on Monday night after the club’s shock elimination from the MTN FA Cup on Sunday at the hands of Aduana FC.

The Porcupine Warriors have moved quickly to steady the ship, appointing Coach Prince Yaw Owusu as interim head coach, with Mohammed Hamza Obeng named as his assistant. The duo will take immediate charge of the team as Kotoko seek to refocus on their Ghana Premier League campaign.

Zito’s departure came barely a day after the FA Cup setback, a result that piled pressure on the technical bench and left the club searching for renewed direction at a crucial stage of the season.

Attention now turns to what could be a defining fixture for the interim setup. Kotoko are preparing for a high-stakes league showdown against arch-rivals Accra Hearts of Oak this weekend, a match that often carries significance beyond the league table.

For Owusu and his assistant, the task is clear: lift morale, restore belief and deliver a statement performance against Kotoko’s fiercest rivals. A positive result could not only calm nerves among the supporters but also set the tone for the club’s next chapter as management works on a long-term technical plan.

The club has indicated that further details on its future technical direction will be communicated in due course.