The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that it has appointed experienced coach Karim Zito as head coach for the newly formed national U19 male team.
Coach Zito in his new role will be assisted by former Asante Kotoko striker Eric Bekoe.
“The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed the vastly experienced Abdul Karim Zito as the Head Coach of the newly formed national U19 male team in a bid to fortify Ghana's youth football infrastructure.
“This strategic move is in line with the GFA's unwavering commitment to nurturing young talent and building a culture of consistent excellence within all the national teams. It also aligns with the strategy of building a developmental pathway for young Ghanaian players.
“Assisting Zito in this pivotal role is former Asante Kotoko striker Eric Bekoe, whose experience, expertise, and positive energy will certainly complement Zito's strong leadership,” parts of a communique from the Ghana FA said on Monday, April 22.
Meanwhile, Eric Amponsah has been named as goalkeeper trainer for the Ghana male U19 national team.