Asante Kotoko have named Seydou Zerbo as the new head coach for the season with an option of a further year.
The former Burkina Faso national team gaffer arrived in Ghana on Saturday night to conclude his move.
We are delighted to Announce Burkinabè trainer,
𝑺𝑬𝒀𝑫𝑶𝑼 “K R O L“ 𝒁𝑬𝑹𝑩𝑶 🔥🔥🔥
as our new Head Coach for one season with an option for a further year.
𝑾𝑬𝑳𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑬 𝑻𝑶 𝑲𝑼𝑴𝑨𝑺𝑰#AKSC #WELCOMEZERBO pic.twitter.com/0C0SseqqBf
— Asante Kotoko SC – 2X CAF CL Winners🥇 (@AsanteKotoko_SC) August 21, 2022
Zerbo replaces Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum who recently resigned from his position as trainer of the Porcupine Warriors.
Ogum led the club to the Ghana Premier League title for the first time since 2014.
Zerbo started his coaching career in the 2013-14 season when he was appointed as coach of Rail Club du Kadiogo.
He later coached Bankuy Sports from 2014 to 2016 before heading to ASFA Yennenga in Sonabel.
The 59-year old’s last team was Union Sportive des Forces Armées before he was handed the Burkina Faso local national team managerial role.
He is expected to guide Asante Kotoko to defend their Premier League title, show an impressive performance in the CAF Champions League, starting by beating his former side Rail Club du Kadiogo.
Amadu Hamidu
