Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has admitted that his team faces a formidable task this weekend when they lock horns with arch-rivals Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League.
In a pre-match interview, Coach Zito stressed that although Hearts have had mixed results this season, they remain a dangerous opponent, especially in high-stakes games like the Super Clash.
“They are not a bad side, but sometimes a little bit of luck eluded them when they played,” he said. “I think it’s going to be a difficult game because Hearts and Kotoko are not like other clubs. On Sunday, it won’t be an easy game for both clubs.”
Zito further highlighted the unpredictability of the fixture and affirmed his side’s determination to win. “I know the game will be difficult. For Hearts of Oak and Asante, you cannot predict until the 90th minute, and it’s over. We are going in with a winning mentality. For that one, I can’t hide it. The field will decide.”
The much-anticipated clash is set for Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 3 PM.
The SuperClash Head-to-Head Stats (Ghana Premier League – Since 1958):
- Matches Played: 115
- Wins: Hearts of Oak – 38 | Asante Kotoko – 39
- Draws: 38 each
- Losses: Hearts – 39 | Kotoko – 38
- Goals Scored: Hearts – 121 | Kotoko – 133
- Current Standings: Hearts (6th, 45 pts) | Kotoko (4th, 50 pts)