Champion of Champions: Karim Zito eyes revenge ahead of Kotoko’s tie against GoldStars

Karim Zito

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has set his sights on redemption when his side face Premier League champions Bibiani GoldStars in the Champion of Champions match on Sunday, August 31.

The curtain-raiser to the new season will take place at DUNs Park, where FA Cup winners Kotoko will be hoping to strike an early blow against their rivals in a battle for bragging rights.

Zito admitted the encounter will be a stern test, especially after GoldStars recently edged Kotoko in the Top Four competition.

“It will be a very difficult match. As you know, they also beat us during the Top Four. So, it will be a revenge,” he said.

“Revenge not on physical issues, but on the people that we also like to reward. To also beat them to make it equal.”

The Kotoko boss also stressed the importance of the tie as part of their continental preparations.

“I’m very, very happy with this game because it will be in preparation for the Confederation Cup. And they also, the CAF Champions League, are going to play. So, it will be a nice game. All the necessary elements that will make the game very beautiful will be applied,” he added.

Kick-off is scheduled for 15:00 GMT on Sunday.