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AshantiGold SC Appoints Abdul Karim Zito as new Head Coach till the end of the Season

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FC AshantiglGold have appointed Abdul Karim Zito as their new head coach until the end of the 2025/26 Season.

The former Asante Kotoko boss joins the club as they push for promotion to the Ghana Premier League competition.

Zito is widely respected for his tactical discipline and ability to nurture young players.

His arrival is expected to strengthen the club’s technical structure and guide the team’s long-term ambitions.

The Obuasi based side confirmed the appointment in a statement welcoming their new gaffer to the teams camp.

“Coach Karim Zito is in our camp. He has joined the technical team. His experience. His discipline. His winning mindset. This adds strength to our bench and belief to our squad. Welcome to FC Ashantigold, Coach. Let’s get to work,” the club wrote.

AshantiGold are aiming to improve results in the ongoing Division One League season.

Zito recently stepped down from Kotoko after managing just one win in six matches.

The Minners currently sits at top of the Division One League Zone 2 with 40 points from 22 games, holding a narrow three points lead over Ebusua Dwarfs FC.

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BREAKING: Salary Crisis hits Tension at Eleven Wonders Camp for the second time

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Serious tension is brewing at Eleven Wonders FC as players have raised alarm over three months of unpaid salaries and poor accommodation conditions.

Sources close to the club reveal that the situation extends beyond the playing body, with the team’s chief driver and the club’s Kits Officer reportedly, abandoning their post after going more than seven months without salary.

This marks the second time this season the club has faced a similar financial crisis, following an earlier incident during the opening stages of the Ghana Premier League campaign.

Some senior players termited their contract with the club due to poor management, these players includes, Goalkeeper Kwame Opoku, Ephraim Oduro, Daniel Lomottey and others.

The recurring challenges are said to be taking a heavy toll on player morale, performance levels, and overall motivation.

On the pitch, the struggles have been equally alarming. The club currently sits bottom of the league table with just 9 points from 23 matches, managing only 2 wins, 3 draws, and suffering a staggering 18 defeats so far this season.

GAmes 23
Wins 2
Draw 3
Loss 18
Point — 9

Reports indicate that some members of the squad are considering boycotting upcoming fixtures and training sessions, while others are prepared to terminate their contracts if the situation remains unresolved a development that could further deepen the club’s crisis.

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GFA Appoints Prosper Nartey on two-years deal as Head Coach of the Black Starlets

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The Ghana Football Association has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Prosper Nartey Ogum as head coach of the Black Starlets on a two-year contract.

The decision follows his recent takeover from Frimpong Manso and comes after he guided the national U-17 side to qualification for the 2026 CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.

The main tournament is scheduled to kickoff in April, with preparations already underway.

The FA believes a long-term deal will offer stability and allow the technical team to build a competitive squad.

Ogum’s role goes beyond the dugout, as he also serves as the association’s Head of Education.

The Ghanaian gaffer led West African Football Academy into their historic third place in the Ghana Premier League in the 2020/21 season.

Dr. Ogum also let Asante Kotoko to win the GPL title in 2021/22 season, he doubled as assistant coach to the late Annor Walker at the Black Galaxies in 2023.

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GFA introduces 24-hour IT Department Operation System

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The Ghana Football Association has introduced a 24-hour operational system within its Information Technology Department.

The move aligns with government’s 24-Hour Economy policy aimed at boosting productivity and national growth.

By adopting the round-the-clock model, the FA becomes the first sports body in the country to adjust its structure to fit the new national agenda.

The IT unit now operates in shifts to guarantee continuous technical support for clubs and football administrators.

IT Director Francis Adu says the new arrangement has already improved service delivery.

“The 24-hour system has been extremely helpful in enhancing efficiency, responsiveness and overall service delivery to our stakeholders,” Francis Adu told GFA Communications.

“We are now able to address technical issues in real time, support match operations seamlessly and ensure that our digital platforms remain fully functional at all times.”

The department, which is the FA’s largest by staff strength, manages player registration, competition systems and data services throughout the day and night.

Operations are coordinated from the upgraded Old PLB Block, now functioning as a central digital hub.

From this centre, the IT team provides real-time assistance to all ten Regional Football Associations and clubs nationwide.

The initiative forms part of the FA’s broader modernisation drive focused on efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.

The national 24-Hour Economy policy was signed into law in February 2026 by President John Dramani Mahama

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