Kotoko have no excuse against Aduana – Zito

Asante Kotoko head coach, Abdul Karim Zito, has stated that his side has no excuse not to beat Aduana FC in their MTN FA Cup clash this weekend, following their 3–1 defeat to Heart of Lions last Saturday.

The disappointed coach revealed that he is targeting a double this season—winning both the Ghana Premier League and the FA Cup—and insisted his team must go all out to overcome Aduana.

Coach Zito, who was visibly livid after the weekend loss, said his side would not repeat the mistakes they committed during their league match.

“Definitely we have to win that game (against Aduana). We don’t have any excuse because my main objective is to win the league or the FA Cup—or even the double. So definitely, I have to work hard because we cannot afford to lose to Aduana,” he said.

He added that the team would return to the drawing board to identify their shortcomings and work hard to redeem themselves.

Zito also expressed disappointment at his side’s inability to close the gap on league leaders Medeama SC, but remains confident he can pick up the pieces and correct their mistakes.

The Kotoko coach defended his tactical approach, insisting that the formation he has used has served the team well so far.

According to him, one poor result does not make a formation ineffective, stressing that it is the players who execute the system, not the formation itself.

Coach Zito also declined to comment on whether club captain Samba O’Neil will extend his contract, which is nearing its end.

“Nobody knows what is going to happen tomorrow, so let’s put it aside,” he stated.