Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito says the outcome of their Toyota Cup clash with Kaizer Chiefs does not matter since it forms part of their preseason.
The Ghana giants will be hosted at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, July 26, in Durban.
Speaking to the media in Durban, Zito addressed the expectations surrounding the game, particularly from fans who often view results as the ultimate measure of success.
“That is for them (fans) to adopt or for them to acquaint themselves with the situation of football. You can win today, you can lose tomorrow, and you can win the next day,” he said.
He acknowledged the passion of football fans but stressed that the game is a journey full of ups and downs, where improvement and learning are just as important as results.
“What I like about football is that you always have the opportunity to make amendments or improve upon what you have done.”
While acknowledging the importance of the result, Zito emphasised that his primary focus remains on building a strong and cohesive team ahead of the competitive season.
“To me, this is a preparation period for me. And yes, as much as it is important, the result matters, but it doesn’t matter most to me,” he added.
Kick-off for the game has been scheduled at 13:00 GMT.
