AshantiGold SC dismisses Karim Zito over inconsistent performance

AshantiGold SC has officially terminated the contract of head coach Karim Zito and his entire technical staff. The decision, announced by CEO Edward Kwasi Akuoko, follows a string of inconsistent results and reports of internal friction within the team's backroom. The Miners currently sit 11th in the Ghana Premier League standings, having secured 11 points from their first eight matches of the season. The purge of the technical department extends beyond the head coach, as assistant coach Ernest Okyere and goalkeepers’ trainer Robert Dabuo have also been relieved of their duties. According to club management, the move follows a consultative meeting held on October 27, 2026, where the leadership evaluated the team's trajectory. A primary concern raised was the club's poor form during away fixtures, which has hindered their ability to climb higher in the league table. CEO Edward Kwasi Akuoko explained that while the club seeks consistent performance on the pitch, reports of disunity and tension among the coaching staff made a change necessary. These internal disagreements were cited alongside the team's technical shortcomings as key factors in the decision to part ways with the man who had guided the club since February 2026. Zito had previously been credited with leading the side through a successful promotion campaign before this recent slump in form. In the wake of these dismissals, AshantiGold is expected to appoint a caretaker coach to manage first-team affairs in the interim. The club’s management is now tasked with finding a permanent successor capable of restoring stability and improving the team's results as they look to salvage their Premier League campaign.