Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has said he was not surprised by Karim Zito’s resignation as head coach of Asante Kotoko SC.
Zito stepped down following Kotoko’s exit from the FA Cup, where they lost 4-2 on penalties to Aduana FC at the Baba Yara Stadium last Sunday.
The Porcupine Warriors had earlier suffered a 3-1 league defeat to Heart of Lions FC, leaving them fifth on the Ghana Premier League table with 35 points—just one behind Hearts of Oak.
Speaking to Joy Sports, Dramani reflected on Zito’s decision, suggesting it was consistent with his career pattern.
“It’s normal. This is not the first time he has walked off from the coaching industry, and this is not going to be the last time. It’s always like that, and it’s very unfortunate when people don’t understand how the rudiments of the game go,” he told Joy Sports.
“Unfortunately, coaches are not responsible for the outcomes of games. But many times they are perceived to be responsible for the outcomes of games. We are very much responsible for the way our teams play, perform, and behave, but the outcome is sometimes very difficult to control because you don’t control the decisions the players make,” he added.
The two rivals will meet again this Sunday in Matchday 22 of the Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Stadium.
