Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito says he is satisfied with striker Kwame Opoku’s display for the Black Stars in their 2-1 loss to Nigeria in the Unity Cup.
Despite criticism of Opoku’s performance, Zito defended his player, pointing out that Opoku didn’t receive sufficient service during the game. Opoku started the match but was substituted at halftime for Brandon Thomas Asante, who scored Ghana’s only goal.
“We have to ask ourselves how many passes did they give him… Who gave him a pass that he didn’t score? He did the pressing and created the pass,” Zito said, as aired by Peace FM.
He highlighted Opoku’s constant movement and pressing, a key aspect of modern football.
“The pressing alone it can help because of late modern football if you can’t press you can’t play and I saw him running here and there.”
Zito added, “I am okay with him if he brings that confidence in the league I think it will help us.”
Despite not scoring, Opoku’s work rate and pressing impressed Zito, who believes these qualities will benefit Asante Kotoko in the league.
