Asante Kotoko have confirmed the appointment of Abdul Karim Zito as their new Technical Director, following the departure of Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum.In an official statement released on Tuesday, the club said Zito would also take charge as Acting Head Coach until a permanent manager is appointed. Zito, a former Kotoko player and head coach, brings a wealth of experience from both club and national team football.He recently led Dreams FC to the semi-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup and guided Ghana’s U-20 team to win the 2021 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The club announced:He will also serve as Acting Head Coach on an interim basis until a substantive head coach is appointed.Recommended For YouNews2025-04-22T09:54:52+00:00Cardinal Turkson’s stance on homosexuality resurfaces amid Pope rumours (Video)News2025-04-22T10:30:59+00:00Pres. Mahama reportedly set to suspend CJ Torkonoo amid removal petitionsNews2025-04-22T10:43:43+00:00Pope Francis to be laid to rest on Saturday, 26 April – Vatican confirmsThe Vatican is making arrangements to hold a funeral for the late Pope Francis.Official Statement: Technical Restructuring Asante Kotoko SC – 2X CAF CL Winners🥇 (@AsanteKotoko_SC) April 22, 2025 READ ALSO: Asante Kotoko finally explain decision to sack coach Prosper Narteh OgumNew technical team membersJoining him is Prince Yaw Owusu, who has been named Assistant Coach. Owusu is an experienced football coach with more than 20 years of working across Ghana, Sudan, and the United States.He has previously managed Medeama SC, Inter Allies, and Sudan’s Khartoum National Club, and has also served with Ghana’s U-17 and U-20 national teams. The club highlighted Owusu’s ability to develop young talents.Known for his work in player development, Coach Owusu has nurtured talents who have gone on to play for top clubs including AC Milan, Genoa, Sassuolo, and Fiorentina.In addition, Malik Jabir, who previously served as Kotoko’s Technical Director, has been appointed Technical Advisor. He will now focus on offering strategic guidance to help shape the club’s long-term future.Asante Kotoko say these changes are part of a “renewed commitment” to building a strong technical structure that will lead to lasting success.MUST READ: Man United star left mid-game after his son ‘split his entire head open’ at homeMeanwhile, the new technical team will have the daunting task of leading the Porcupine Warriors to a domestic double. Kotoko are four points behind league leaders Bibiani Goldstars and through to the semi-finals of the MTN FA Cup.