Coach Karim Zito is an ex-coach of Asante Kotoko
Coach Karim Zito has opened up about the emotional and physical strain he endured during his time at Asante Kotoko, revealing that the pressure of the role affected his health before his recent resignation.
Zito, who has since taken up a new position with Division One side FC AshantiGold04, said he only realised the extent of the toll after seeking medical attention shortly after leaving the club.
“Seeing my doctor shortly after leaving Kotoko, he told me I was fortunate for the timely check-up; he noticed I was medically unfit, though I hadn’t realised while working,” Zito recounted.
The experienced trainer explained that the demands of the job consumed much of his personal life.
“I was living, eating, and talking alone; consumed by the Kotoko job. I handled the pressure all by myself. I only managed to see my family on five occasions,” he added.
Despite the challenges, Zito enjoyed success during his tenure, guiding Kotoko to the MTN FA Cup title last season after joining the club midway through the campaign.
He has now taken up a new role with Division One side FC AshantiGold04, who are strongly positioned in their bid to secure promotion back to the Ghana Premier League.
