Experienced Ghanaian coach Karim Zito has expressed his readiness to take on the role of leading the senior national team, the Black Stars, following the departure of Chris Hughton.
Hughton was sacked in January after Ghana's disappointing performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast, where they were eliminated in the group phase for the second consecutive time.
Zito, currently the coach of Dreams FC, highlighted his extensive experience in the game, including leading the U-20 Black Satellites to victory in the U-20 Championship.
Despite facing criticism due to his association with Kurt Okraku, Zito emphasized his readiness to take on the Black Stars coaching opportunity.
“I am one of the most experienced coaches in the country and I have achieved a lot with clubs and national teams.
“I won the U-20 Championship with the Black Satellites but we were not able to play in the World Cup due to COVID-19.”
“I have been criticized due to my affiliation with Kurt Okraku but with the experience that I have, I will not turn down the Black Stars coaching opportunity. I have what it takes to coach the team because I am one of the few coaches with good experience and a better understanding of the game,” he added.