Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has voiced concern over his players’ tight schedule and lack of rest as the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League gets underway.
The new season officially kicks off today, Friday, September 12, with Hearts of Oak hosting newly promoted Hohoe United at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Kotoko, meanwhile, will open their campaign on Saturday with an away fixture against Berekum Chelsea at the Golden City Park, scheduled for 15:00 GMT.
Speaking ahead of the clash, Zito admitted that the Porcupine Warriors have endured a grueling run of fixtures since last season, leaving little time for recovery.
“After the season, we couldn’t have the opportunity to rest. We played the FA Cup, we attacked the President’s Cup," the veteran trainer said.
"Immediately we finished, we travelled outside to play Kaizer Chiefs, so when we came back, it was then the stage for us to do the preseason, so instead of us to rest, we couldn’t rest enough."
The Kotoko boss further revealed that their preseason preparations were disrupted by the GHALCA Top 4 tournament.
“We were also in the first phase of preseason when the GHALCA Top 4 issue also came, so I had to adjust the way we went into the top four.
“We came back, gathered our momentum and then we went for the Champion of Champions, and then we won," he added.
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