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My defenders “surprised me”- Karim Zito after Kotoko concede three goals in win over Kwara United

By Emmanuel Austin Baah
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Kumasi Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito says his defenders ‘surprised” him in Kotoko’s game against Nigeria’s Kwara United.

Kotoko beat Kwara United 4-3 in the first of a two legged tie at the Accra Sports Stadium in the preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup.

The Porcupine Warriors conceded twice in the first half and after striker Albert Amoah put Kotoko up 4-2 in the 73rd minute, Abdulraheem Shola scored in the 85th minute to reduce Kwara’s deficit.

The second leg takes place in Nigeria on Sunday, September 28 and speaking a post-game presser, Karim Zito said that his defenders performance surprised him.

“Well I was also surprised for the goals [we conceded] the way you were surprised. Today, if you were to be in my dressing room, I applauded the attackers and then told the defenders, you are surprising me.”

Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito Photo Courtesy: Zed Multimedia

“This is the first time some of them [Kotoko players] are playing in this type of competition, it’s not easy but…I’ve seen my mistakes and I have to do well and rectify them before we go there [Nigeria]” Zito said.

 

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  • My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

    I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

    Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

    Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

    I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

    For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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