Asante Kotoko have confirmed the appointment of former Burkina Faso national team gaffer Seydou Zerbo until the end of the season.

Zerbo has arrived in Ghana since last night to conclude negotiations and other documentations to become the next head coach of the Porcupine Warriors.

“We are delighted to Announce Burkinabè trainer. The club announced via Twitter on Sunday morning.

“K R O L“

as our new Head Coach for one season with an option for a further year.,”

Nicknamed “Krol” after a Dutch tactician, the 59-year old, replaces Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum who recently resigned from his post.

Zerbo is worked as head coach of the Burkina Faso national team at the 2020 CHAN tournament in Cameroon. The Stallions exited at the group stages.

He begun his coaching career in the 2013-14 season when he was in charge of Rail Club du Kadiogo.

He has also had stint with Bankuy Sports from 2014 to 2016 before heading to SONABEL and giants ASFA Yennenga.

Zerbo’s last team was Union Sportive des Forces Armées before he was handed the local national team job.

Asante Kotoko play Burkina Faso champions Rail Club du Kadiogo in the first preliminary round of the Champions League set to begin in September.