Karim Zito replaces Malik Jabir as Asante Kotoko Technical Director

Ghana Premier League heavyweights Asante Kotoko have named former player club Abdul Karim Zito as their new technical director, replacing another club legend Malik Jabir.

Zito, a former player and head coach of Asante Kotoko, takes over the role from Jabir, who will remain involved with the club as a Technical Advisor.

Coach Zito returns with vast experience from both club and national levels, including guiding Dreams FC to a historic CAF Confederation Cup semi-final and leading Ghana’s U-20 team to the 2021 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations title.

The announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement by the Porcupine Warriors.

“Abdul Karim Zito has been appointed as the club’s new Technical Director. He will also serve as Acting Head Coach on an interim basis until a substantive head coach is appointed,” the statement said.

Jabir had been in charge of the technical director position since November 2024, overseeing technical operations and player recruitment.