Veteran coach Karim Zito has dismissed reports suggesting he was favoured with his appointment as the head coach of the Black Satellites.
The former Asante Kotoko gaffer was named as Ghana's U-20 head coach after Kurt Okraku was elected as the President of the Ghana Football Association.
Mr Okraku was criticized following the appointment of Zito with many drawing the conclusion that because they both worked at Dreams FC.
Zito however says he was appointed based on his abilities.
“And as a matter of fact, there were a lot of criticisms when this team was given to me because The Ghana Football Association President is and continues to be my boss.
“So people thought he gave me this job because of him.
“But those who criticize this, I want them to know, I was given this job based on my ability and capability as a coach.
“When it comes to youth development, I have specialized in youth development not in the general coaching itself.
“I have coached all the big clubs in Ghana, I’m left with only Black Stars.
“Then I will complete all the national team so imagine the person sitting down here.
“The most important thing is we promised Ghanaians we were coming to qualify for the world even though they say no but I don’t care. To me I have qualified for the World Cup,” Karim Zito said.
Karim Zito led the country to win its 4th title U-20 title beating Ugandan in the finals in Mauritania.
Zito is assisted by Augustine Evans Adotey and Salisu Fatawu as assistant one and two respectively.