The Asante Kotoko Interim Management Committee (IMC) has confirmed Karim Zito as the club’s permanent manager after an impressive stint in charge for the past weeks since joining as an interim manager.

Karim's leadership has led the Porcupine Warriors to an unbeaten run, securing a place in the MTN FA Cup final.

In a statement shared on their website and social media platforms, the club confirmed that they are impressed with Mr Zito, hence their decision to retain him.

Karim Zito joined Asante Kotoko as interim head coach halfway through the second half of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.

He replaced Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, who was sacked for his poor performance.

Before his dismissal, Kotoko sat 4th on the GPL table with 51 points. Given the club's history as one of the most dominant, their finishing outside the first three meant they have missed out on continental football, as only the league winner and FA Cup champion qualify for the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup.

Since taking over, the ex-Dreams FC boss has awakened the energy in the Porcupine Warriors.

Under his leadership, Kotoko has seen no defeats in all the eight games they have played so far.

The club has played six matches in the Ghana Premier League and two matches in the MTN FA Cup and has lost none, securing five wins and three draws, including a massive 4-1 victory over Dreams FC.

Impressed by his performance, the IMC, chaired by Nana Apinkrah Akwasi Awuah, has opted to retain Zito beyond this season, hoping his leadership will usher in a new era of success.

Having led his former club to the semifinals of the Confederation Cup in their debut campaign, the club's hierarchy is hopeful that Karim will work to secure either the league title or the FA Cup.

Zito’s immediate task is to extend his unbeaten run when Asante Kotoko face Medeama SC on Matchday 33 at the Baba Yara Stadium this Sunday.