Karim Zito, the head coach of Asante Kotoko, acknowledged that Vision FC deserved their 3-1 victory in the 2024–25 Ghana Premier League season finale.
Speaking at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex following the game, Zito praised the caliber of the opposition and said the outcome was a good prelude to the MTN FA Cup final.
"The bright aspect of this game is that it is a wake-up call to the finals," he told reporters, adding that Vision FC played well and deserved to win.
Zito suffered his first defeat since becoming the Porcupines' new head coach. Even though Emmanuel Antwi gave Kotoko the lead in the 38th minute, Edmond Asante's close-range goal two minutes later gave them the lead back.
Then, late in the game, Frank Duku scored twice to give Vision all three points and put Kotoko in fifth position at the end of their league campaign.
But Zito remained composed in his evaluation. "I anticipated this loss before the Medeama match. Since it will help me reorganize my boys for the final, I am not very concerned," he continued.
With continental participation on the line, Kotoko will now focus on their matchup with Division One team Golden Kick in the FA Cup final on June 15.
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On June 14, Ghana Premier League winners Gold Stars will play Medeama in the coronation match in Bibiani.
Following a ceremonial match versus Medeama SC at Duns Park in Bibiani on Saturday, June 14, 2025, newly crowned champions Gold Stars FC will formally receive the 2024–25 Ghana Premier League trophy in a lavish coronation ceremony.
The mining town was ecstatic on Sunday as the Miners crushed the demoted Accra Lions 4-0 to secure their historic first-ever top-flight title. In addition to securing their place in Ghanaian football history, the victory was the third straight Premier League victory for Western Region clubs, after Medeama SC (2022/23) and FC Samartex 1996 (2023/24).
The coronation game versus Medeama, a regional foe, should be a suitable way to cap off an unforgettable campaign. The two Western powerhouses will square off in what should be a joyous atmosphere at Gold Stars' home field, putting pride and regional bragging rights on the line even if the title has already been decided.
Following kickoff at 3:00 PM local time (15:00 GMT), Ghana Football Association authorities will present the winners with their medals and the coveted league trophy. Football stakeholders, fans, and dignitaries are expected to attend the event since they are all eager to see the culmination of one of the league's most incredible championship campaigns.
Head coach Frimpong Manso and his team have received praise for their consistency throughout the season, and the Gold Stars' ascent to the top of Ghanaian football is a monument to tenacity, strategy, and teamwork.
In addition to commemorating a great season, Saturday's coronation game will help the Gold Stars get ready to play for Ghana in the 2025–2026 CAF Champions League.
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