Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito laments lack of high-profile friendlies in Ghana

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has lamented the lack of opportunities to arrange top-level friendly matches in Ghana, stressing that the GHALCA Top 4 tournament provides a rare chance for clubs to engage in high-profile games.

Zito believes the competition is timely for his side as they sharpen preparations for the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup.

The Porcupine Warriors will face Ghana Premier League champions Bibiani GoldStars on Wednesday at the University of Ghana Stadium in their opening fixture.

“It [GHALCA Top 4] will help me a lot, it will help those of us who have qualified for Africa,” Zito said.

“Because in Ghana, trying to find matches like this is very, very difficult. You don't see Kotoko playing Hearts because they want to strengthen their team. You don't see Medeama playing Kotoko in friendly matches. It doesn't come.”

The Kotoko coach added that he would use the Top 4 as a platform to evaluate his players ahead of continental football.

Kotoko begin their Confederation Cup campaign against Nigeria’s Kwara United next month, with a possible second-round clash against Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca.

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