I’m trying to ECONOMIZE my squad to avoid burnout- Kotoko Head Coach

By Emmanuel Austin Baah On Oct 10, 2025

Kumasi Asante Kotoko Sporting Club head coach Abdul Karim Zito has stated that he is trying as much as possible to manage his squad to avoid burnout as the Porcupine Warriors look to balance life competing in the Ghana Premier League and in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Karim Zito talked about this “balancing act” in his pre-game presser ahead of Kotoko’s big game against city rivals Nations FC on Saturday, October 11 at 15:00 GMT.

Nations FC will host Kotoko at the Kwame Kyei Sports Complex with the Porcupine Warriors aiming to beat Nations for the first time and Karim Zito says he is rotating the playing squad as a way of dealing with fatigue. (Click highlighted text to read full story)

“I’m trying to economize some of the players. I’ve had an experience from Dreams FC chasing Africa [Confederation Cup] and playing in the league, we nearly got relegated so I’m using that to improve upon what I did there that wasn’t right and do it better here.”

Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito Photo Courtesy: Zed Multimedia

“Some players will play, some won’t play. Luckily for me, I have about two three players per position. If I go with one set, I will have a problem.”

Shot from Kotoko (red) v Kwara United Game Photo Courtesy: AKSC

Kotoko take on Moroccan side Wydad Athletic Club in the CAF Confederation Cup first leg on October 19 at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Albert Amoah (with ball) in action for Kotoko against Gold Stars Photo Courtesy: AKSC

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