Asante Kotoko manager Karim Zito has criticized the Ghana Premier League's compressed fixture schedule, saying the rapid turnaround between matches has left his players exhausted. The FA Cup holders have been required to complete makeup games midweek before returning to regular league contests just days later, a burden Zito says has prevented adequate squad preparation.
Following a draw against Aduana FC at Baba Yara Stadium, Zito warned that this scheduling pattern previously contributed to relegation struggles for Dreams FC and Samartex. He argued that African teams lack the resources and recovery advantages available to European clubs, making the compressed timeline particularly difficult to manage.
Kotoko faces Young Apostles in another midweek fixture as they continue navigating the congested calendar while participating in the CAF Confederation Cup competition.
Following a draw against Aduana FC at Baba Yara Stadium, Zito warned that this scheduling pattern previously contributed to relegation struggles for Dreams FC and Samartex. He argued that African teams lack the resources and recovery advantages available to European clubs, making the compressed timeline particularly difficult to manage.
Kotoko faces Young Apostles in another midweek fixture as they continue navigating the congested calendar while participating in the CAF Confederation Cup competition.
