Coach Prince Owusu To Lead Kotoko Against Hearts In The Super Clash

By: Bernard Nyankomago Kwasi

The leadership of Asante Kotoko have settled on Prince Yaw Owusu as a stop-gap coach for the club following the resignation of Coach Abdul Karim Zito on Monday, 9th February, 2026.

Coach Prince Yaw Owusu who has acquired enough experience in local and continental football is tasked to manage the Porcupine Warriors until a substantive coach is appointed.

According to the official post from Asante Kotoko, Coach Prince Yaw Owusu will be assisted by Mohammed Hamza Obeng at the technical bench.

“Coach Prince Yaw Owusu is to temporarily take charge of the technical team assisted by Mohammed Hamza Obeng” was how Kotoko confirmed the new technical directions for their club on social media.

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Their immediate assignment is to guide Kotoko to success against their bitterest rivals, Hearts of Oak, in match day 22 of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League coming on Sunday at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

Hamza Obeng

The Fabulous Boys have gone through hell in the last two games played under Coach Karim Zito. After their beautiful display against Basake Holy Stars which they won 3-0 in match day 20, they slipped in their two successive games.

They lost heavily (3-1) against Kpando Heart of Lions and Aduana Stars (4-2 on penalties) in the MTN FA Cup Round of 16 in Kumasi.

The Interim Management Committee (IMC) led by Nana Apinkra felt totally disappointed in the team’s output and accordingly accepted a resignation letter from their technical head.

Sunday marks a beginning of a new era as Kotoko comes face to face with Hearts after the Porcupines triumphed 1-0 in the first round fixture in Accra.