Mariano Bareto to quit Asante Kotoko coaching job

Asante Kotoko SC head coach Mariano Barreto Jeronimo has decided to not continue as head coach of the Porcupine Warriors when the league comes to an end, Nhyira FM has reported.

The former Black Stars coach was appointed in March 2021 to replace Maxwell Konadu who was sacked in December 2020 over an unimpressive performance after just five matches into the season.

The Portuguese trainer has been under serious pressure after losing 1-0 to bitter rivals Hearts of Oak in the matchday 31 fixture of 2020/21 season, a match that handed Hearts an advantage to clinch the premiership title.

The 2020/2021 campaign has two remaining matches with Porcupine Warriors set to face Bechem United next week and Elmina Sharks FC in a fortnight.

Kotoko currently sits second on the league table with 54 points, 3 points behind leaders Hearts after 32 rounds.