Abdul Karim Zito appointed coach of Ghana’s U-15 national team

Abdul Karim Zito appointed coach of Ghana’s U-15 national team



The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has declared the appointment of Abdul Karim Zito as the head coach of the national U-15 male team, a strategic move aimed at enhancing the country’s talent development initiatives.

Zito, renowned for guiding Ghana to victory in the 2021 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, brings a wealth of experience to this role. During his illustrious playing career spanning two and a half decades, he was a former player for GIHOC Stars, Juantex FC, Asante Kotoko, and Kumapim Stars.

Widely recognized as one of Ghana’s premier talent developers, Zito has previously coached teams such as Asante Kotoko, Accra Hearts of Oak, Feyenoord Academy (WAFA), King Faisal, and Kwaebibirem FC.

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His coaching background aligns with the vision of nurturing young talents for the future of Ghanaian football.

The coaching team will be complemented by former Ghana winger Yaw Preko and FIFA U-17 World Cup winner Awudu Issaka.

Yaw Preko, with a wealth of experience from playing in Turkey, Belgium, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam, has coached teams like Accra Hearts of Oak, Accra Great Olympics, and Medeama SC.

Meanwhile, Awudu Issaka, a former Anderlecht player currently running an academy in Accra, brings his expertise to enhance the coaching team.

The trio has already commenced their duties at the Ghanaman Centre of Excellence at Prampram, with a primary focus on developing a robust U-15 national team that will serve as a feeder for the Black Starlets.