Asante Kotoko will have to negotiate for points against Dreams FC without influential midfielder Emmanuel Antwi.In a highly competitive clash, the Porcupine Warriors will play host to the Still Believe lads at the Baba Yara Stadium in matchday 31 of the Ghana Premier League on Sunday afternoon.However, the former Great Olympics midfielder has been ruled out of the match due to an ankle injury he is currently carrying. His absence is expected to affect the Porcupine Warriors, who are desperate to secure maximum points in the match.The match promises to be a thrilling one as coach Karim Zito takes on his former club in a high-stakes clash. While Kotoko sit fourth on the Premier League standings with 51 points, Dreams FC find themselves in the 9th spot with 43 points after 30 matches.The 25-year-old has made 23 appearances in the Ghana Premier League this season, scoring one goal across the period. Antwi joined Kotoko at the beginning of the season after ending his spell with Great Olympics.

Former Kotoko Express editor Jerome Otchere has urged the management of Asante Kotoko to retain interim coach Abdul Karim Zito as the club’s permanent head coach for the next season.Zito took charge on an interim basis following the departure of Prosper Narteh Ogum and has since guided the Porcupine Warriors to two wins and a draw in all competitions.Under his leadership, Kotoko have reached the MTN FA Cup final and remain just three points behind league leaders Nations FC with four games left in the Ghana Premier League.In an interview with Luv FM, Otchere argued that Zito’s experience on the continental stage makes him a suitable choice to lead Kotoko, especially if they qualify for African inter-club competitions next season.“If I’m to speak from experience, it will make a lot of sense to keep Zito,” Otchere said. “If Kotoko wins the league or FA Cup, there’s a chance we will play in Africa.“I am looking at a coach who just last season steered Dreams FC to the semi-finals of the Confederation Cup, and that was a big achievement.”Kotoko face Division One League side Golden Kick FC in the MTN FA Cup final at the...

Asante Kotoko's interim head coach, Abdul Karim Zito, has assured fans that his team is preparing well for their upcoming match against Dreams FC in the Ghana Premier League.Zito acknowledged that the match will be a tough test for his team, stating, "Every game Kotoko will play is a difficult game. Kotoko don't have an easy game."To ensure a positive outcome, Zito is preparing his team both mentally and physically."We are preparing seriously," he emphasized, highlighting the importance of being well-prepared to face a strong opponent.The match between Asante Kotoko and Dreams FC is scheduled for Sunday, May 18, at 3 pm at Baba Yara Stadium.A win would keep Kotoko in contention for the league title.

Asante Kotoko's interim head coach, Abdul Karim Zito, is bracing his team for a tough match against Dreams FC in the Ghana Premier League.Zito knows that Kotoko's opponents will come prepared."We are preparing seriously," Zito emphasized, highlighting the importance of mental and physical preparation. "Any team playing against Kotoko will prepare very well to meet us."Zito warned that Kotoko doesn't have easy games, saying, "Every game Kotoko will play is a difficult game." A win against Dreams FC would keep Kotoko in contention for the league title.The Week 31 encounter between Asante Kotoko and Dreams FC kicks off at 3 pm at Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday, May 18.

Interim head coach of Asante Kotoko, Abdul Karim Zito, has acknowledged that his team will face a difficult test this weekend when they face off with Dreams FC in the Ghana Premier League.In order not to suffer any setback in the push to win the league title at the end of the 2024/25 football season, the experienced tactician has assured fans that his team is preparing well for the upcoming game.“Any team playing against Kotoko will prepare very well to meet us, so if we are also not well-prepared, we may laugh on the wrong side of our mouth. So I prepare the boys mentally and physically.“Every game Kotoko will play is a difficult game. Kotoko don’t have an easy game. We are preparing seriously,” Coach Karim Zito told AKSC Media in a pre-match interview.The Ghana Premier League Week 31 encounter between Asante Kotoko and Dreams FC will kick off at 3 pm at Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday, May 18.A win for the Porcupine Warriors will keep the team in contention for the league title.

Asante Kotoko's interim head coach, Abdul Karim Zito, has downplayed the emotional aspect of facing his former side Dreams FC in the Ghana Premier League.Zito recently left his role as Dreams FC's head coach to join Kotoko.Zito emphasized his professionalism, stating, "I'm a professional coach and I belong to where I work, so there is no emotional issue."His primary focus is on leading Kotoko to victory.The coach's target is clear: win the league for Kotoko. "The issue there is that I have to beat them based on my target to win the league [for Kotoko]. That's all," Zito said.The Week 31 encounter between Asante Kotoko and Dreams FC kicks off at 3 pm at Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday, May 18.

Asante Kotoko's interim head coach, Abdul Karim Zito, has emphasised that his primary goal is to lead his team to victory against Dreams FC, his former side, in their upcoming Ghana Premier League match.Zito dismissed concerns that emotions might influence his judgment, stating, "I'm a professional coach and I belong to where I work, so there is no emotional issue."The coach's sole focus is on securing the win to propel Kotoko's league title aspirations. "I have to beat them based on my target to win the league [for Kotoko]," Zito said.The highly anticipated match between Asante Kotoko and Dreams FC is scheduled to kick off at 3 pm at Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday, May 18.

Asante Kotoko legend George Kennedy insists the Ghana Premier League title challenge is not over for the Porcupine Warriors.The Ghanaian giants, who recently booked a place in the final of this year’s FA Cup competition are still in contention for the Ghana Premier League title with four matches to end the campaign.Kotoko currently sit fourth on the domestic top-flight standings with 51 points after 30 matches into the season, just three points adrift of log leaders, Nations FC.In an interview with Kumasi-based Kessben FM, George Kennedy, who is a former management of Kotoko affirmed the Premier League title battle remains open, urging fans of the club to rally behind the team until the season is over.“The Ghana Premier League title challenge is not over. I will urge our fans to keep supporting the team. In football, anything can happen, so as supporters of this great club, we have to rally behind the team until the season ends. Goldstars were on top of the table but suffered two consecutive defeats and subsequently dropped from their spot. This tells you that anything can happen in football” he said.Asante Kotoko will take on Dreams FC in matchday 31...

Asante Kotoko played a friendly match against the Young Porcupines on Thursday as part of preparations for their return to action in the Ghana Premier League this weekend.The friendly against the team’s junior team was played at Adako Jachie and produced four goals.Goals from Kyei Baffour, Daniel Adjetey, and Sampson Eduku secured a 3-1 win for Asante Kotoko at the end of the friendly.Talented teenager Isaka Abdul netted the only consolation goal for the Young Porcupines.Full Time. #AKSC 3-1 @YoungPorcupinezKyei Baffour ⚽️ Isaka Abdul ⚽️Daniel Adjetey ⚽️Sampson Eduku ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/3Fij77u3Zz— Asante Kotoko SC - 2X CAF CL Winners🥇 (@AsanteKotoko_SC) May 15, 2025Thursday’s friendly match is helping Asante Kotoko prepare for the Ghana Premier League clash against Dreams FC this weekend.Coach Abdul Karim Zito remains determined to lead the team to clinch the league title heading into the final games of the season.The Kumasi-based club sits fourth in the Ghana Premier League standings, five points behind Bibiani Gold Stars at the top of the table.The match between Asante Kotoko and Dreams FC is scheduled to be played on Sunday, May 18.The game will kick off at 3 pm...

Asante Kotoko's Communications Director, Samuel Sarfo Duku Esq., says the club remains committed to its target of winning both the Ghana Premier League and FA Cup titles this season, despite recent setbacks.The Porcupine Warriors, who were considered title favourites at the start of the second round, endured a rough patch with a four-game winless streak.The poor run of form cost head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum his job, prompting the appointment of veteran coach Karim Zito.Zito has since steadied the team, guiding them to the FA Cup final and keeping them within three points of the league summit with four games to go.Speaking to Akoma FM in Kumasi, Sarfo Duku said, “Our goal of winning the double remains intact, and that is our primary focus right now.”He also clarified that the club does not plan to make wholesale changes to the squad in the upcoming transfer window.“We won’t be buying and transferring players in bulk next season. There may be one or two additions, but it won’t be numerous as seen in previous seasons,” he said.Kotoko next face Dreams FC in the league.

Asante Kotoko communications director, Sarfo Duku says his outfit objective on winning double this season remains intact.The Porcupine Warriors, who recently booked a place in the final of this year’s FA Cup competition are still in contention for the Ghana Premier League title with four matches to end the campaign.Kotoko currently sit fourth on the domestic top-flight standings with 51 points after 30 matches into the season, just three points adrift of log leaders, Nations FC.Speaking to Akoma FM, Sarfo Duku emphasized his outfit ambition of winning the doubles remains unchanged.“Our goal of winning the double remains intact, and that is our primary focus right now” he said in an interview.Asante Kotoko will take on Dreams FC in matchday 31 of the Ghana Premier League this weekend. It promises to be a thrilling encounter as Karim Zito takes on his former club in highly competitive clash on Sunday.

Communications Director of Asante Kotoko, Sarfo Duku has hinted his outfit could appoint Karim Zito as the substantive trainer heading into the new campaign.The Porcupine Warriors recently appointed the former Dreams FC tactician as the interim manager following the dismissal of Prosper Narteh Ogum after a string of unimpressive results.Zito returned to Kotoko as the new technical director and interim coach of the Porcupine Warriors.Speaking to Akoma FM, Sarfo Duku disclosed the club could appoint Zito as the substantive coach for the upcoming campaign.“We (management) have not considered employing a substantive head coach. We are startled by the names being circulated in the media, as we have not had any discussions with any coaches” he said.“In football, anything is possible, Karim Zito could take over as head coach, or a new coach could be chosen, but this would only happen after the season and after multiple talks with the coaches and essential stakeholders” he concluded.The veteran trainer recently guided Dreams FC to a historic CAF Confederation Cup semi-final and famously led Ghana’s U-20 team to the 2021 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations title.

Asante Kotoko head coach, Abdul Karim Zito, says they will underrate Golden Kick, but they are determined to win the FA Cup.The Porcupine Warriors will face the lower-tier side in the 2024/25 FA Cup final at the University of Ghana Stadium on June 15.Ahead of the game next month, Zito remains focused and refuses to underestimate the challenge ahead.“You can’t underrate any club until you get what you want,” he told reporters. “I don’t care whether they are in Division One or not — I don’t care. I am going there for the cup," he told the press."Whoever comes to the final, I am going to deal with it, I am going to fight it, and I will make sure we beat them and take the cup," he added.Asante Kotoko booked their place in the final after edging Berekum Chelsea 1-0 in a tense semifinal clash at the TNA Stadium, while Golden Kick stunned Attram De Visser with a 3-1 win.Asante Kotoko will face Dreams FC in the Matchday 31 games on Sunday at the Tuba Astro Turf in the ongoing 2024/25 Ghana Premier League.

Ghana Premier League powerhouse, Asante Kotoko, has opened talks to reappoint Charles Kwablan Akonnor ahead of the 2025/26 season.Following the dismissal of Prosper Narteh Ogum, the club has named former club player Abdul Karim Zito as the interim coach until the end of the season.Zito has been tasked with winning the Premier League title and the FA Cup title.However, with four matches to end the season, a report has emerged suggesting that Kotoko have opened talks with Akonnor, who coached the club from 2018-19.The report, however, adds that the negotiations are still in the early stages, with both parties yet to reach an agreement.Asante Kotoko over the weekend secured a final berth of the FA Cup by beating Berekum Chelsea at the TNA Park in the semifinals by 1-0.They will now turn their attention to the Ghana Premier League this weekend and will face Dreams FC at the Tuba Astro Turf in the Matchday 31 games.