Head Coach Abdul Karim Zito has parted ways with Asante Kotoko after the MTN FA Cup defeat against Aduana FC in Kumasi.

According to report, Management of the club had a meeting with him and asked him to resign from his position with immediate effect.

The Porcupine Warriors have been eliminated from the FA Cup Round of 16 by the Ogya lads on Sunday at the Baba Yara Stadium.

Kotoko have struggled for consistency this season with just two wins in 2026.

“Abdul Karim Zito Kabutey has resigned from his role as Head Coach of Asante Kotoko Sporting Club with immediate effect,” the club announced.

“Management has accepted the resignation, expressed its appreciation to the coach for his services and wished him the best in his future endeavours.”

Coach Zito won four trophies for the Porcupines since joining them last season.

However, he now leaves the club with no domestic cup competition and eight points behind leaders Medeama in the Ghana Premier League table.

Asante Kotoko will host Hearts of Oak on Sunday at the Baba Yara Stadium in the Ghana Premier League Super clash.

FC Barcelona, President Joan Laporta has resigned from his position to be able to run for the elections to the Board of Directors to be held on March 15.”

“This resignation has been formalised at the ordinary meeting of the Board of Directors held this Monday, in which the call for elections has been officially published.”

“Along with Joan Laporta, several members of the current board have also resigned from their positions to participate in the electoral process. Specifically, the vice president of the Institutional Area, Elena Fort; the vice president of the Social Area, Antonio Escudero; as well as the managers Ferran Olivé, Josep Maria Albert, Javier Barbany, Miquel Camps, Aureli Mas, Javier Puig and Joan Soler and Ferré have submitted their resignations.”

“Once these resignations have been formalised, the Board of Directors will continue to exercise its functions until the end of the mandate, scheduled for next June 30, with a new configuration.”

“Until then, the highest collegiate body of the Club will be made up of Rafael Yuste as president, Josep Cubells as vice president and secretary, Alfons Castro as treasurer, and the managers Josep Ignasi Macià, Àngel Riudalbas, Joan Solé i Sust and Sisco Pujol.”

“Subsequently, after being formalised, the new Board of Directors continued the meeting according to the established agenda.”

Former Medeama SC Midfielder Justice Blay has secured a deal with Iraq top flight side AI Kadhimiya Sports after a successful negotiations.

The Ghanaian midfielder with determination earned a spot within the technical handlers of the Iraq Premier Division side having impressed them with capabilities.

Blay signed a year contract with an option to extend another one year but with determinant on performance.

The 33-year-old midfielder is expected to play a pivotal role for AI Kadhimiya FC in the ongoing campaign.

AI Kadhimiya FC currently is sitting 8th on the log with 21 points having played 16 matches.

With the experience of the defensive midfielder, having played top-tier football in Ghana close to seven seasons Justice Blay is expected to shine with his new club in the coming weeks.

He has joined his new teammates and is expected to make an appearance in their game against Al Amana.