Asante Kotoko are reported to have contacted Romanian trainer Ciaoba Aristica to takeover as head coach.

The Porcupine Warriors are looking for a substantive coach to replace Croatian Zdravko Lugarusic who was sacked two weeks ago.

Currently, assistant coach Godwin Ablordey and Frimpong Manso are in-charge of team in the interim.

The club have slipped to fourth on the league table after last Sunday's 1-0 defeat at Wa All Stars.