Ghana Premier League: Asante Kotoko SC Coach Karim Zito expresses disappointment after Heart of Lions defeat

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has expressed his disappointment after their 3-1 defeat to Kpando Heart of Lions in the Ghana Premier League.

Coach Zito speaking to the media after the game, believes that it was an opportunity for his side to close the wide gap after league leaders Meadeama SC defeat to Nations FC last Friday.

The Porcupine Warriors headed into the match with renewed hope after Medeama dropped points a day earlier, knowing a victory would significantly strengthen their title push. Instead, Kotoko fell short, leaving Zito frustrated despite what he described as thorough preparations.

“This is football. I honestly was not expecting this scoreline because we prepared very well for the game,” Zito said. “Most of the goals we conceded came from set-pieces. We worked a lot on defending and attacking set-pieces in training, so maybe today could just be one of our bad days.”

“Medeama lost yesterday and today was our chance to close the gap. Honestly, I feel very disappointed. And I was not expecting this result because in terms of preparation, we worked very hard. We prepared extremely well,” he added.

“Kpando is always a very difficult place for Kotoko to come and play. But putting that aside, I had a plan to at least win this game. Unfortunately, it didn’t go the way I wanted it to.”

Asante Kotoko SC, despite the defeat are 3rd on the league standings with 35 points and will be hosting Hearts of Oak in the Super clash at the Baba Yara Stadium next week.