Also known as: Coach Tinkler
South African coach appointed head coach of Asante Kotoko for 2026/27 season with mandate to win Ghana Premier League title and return club to continental competition.
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Joy Online
South African trainer Eric Tinkler says he embraces the challenge of leading Asante Kotoko ahead of the start of the 2026/27 season. …
Eric Tinkler motivated by challenge of improving KotokoJoy Online
Head coach of Asante Kotoko, Eric Tinkler, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the quality of pitches in Ghana as he prepares the club for the upcoming season. …
‘You can’t improve players on pitches like this’ – Kotoko coach TinklerJoy Online
Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler has openly admitted that his task at the club goes beyond results on the pitch, pointing to significant financial, infrastructural and disciplinary challenges that he says are affecting the team’s progress. …
Eric Tinkler highlights deep-rooted challenges at Asante Kotoko, admits club is awareThe Ghanaian Times
… The Porcupine Warriors have stepped up preparations for the new season under newly appointed South African Head Coach Eric Tinkler, with the team currently based in Accra for their pre-season programme. …
Put last season’s disappointment behind, focus on new one …Kotoko Board Chairman urges playersJoy Online
Former Asante Kotoko Communications Director Sarfo Duku believes Eric Tinkler can still guide the Porcupine Warriors to the Ghana Premier League title, but insists the players must improve their attitude and commitment. …
Sarfo Duku backs Eric Tinkler for Kotoko title pushJoy Online
Former Asante Kotoko Communications Director Sarfo Duku has backed the club’s decision to appoint South African coach Eric Tinkler, arguing that expatriate coaches are better placed to enforce discipline and manage player attitudes than their local counterparts. …
Former Kotoko spokesperson defends Eric Tinkler appointment over discipline concernsJoy Online
… His comments come after the appointment of South African Eric Tinkler as the club’s new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season. …
Asante Kotoko should have appointed Ignatius Osei-Fosu – Kojo Addae-MensahJoy Online
Newly appointed head coach Eric Tinkler has been given a clear mandate to win the Ghana Premier League title and lead Asante Kotoko back to continental competition. …
Asante Kotoko set title target for Tinkler ahead of new GPL seasonThe Ghanaian Times
Asante Kotoko Sporting Club has announced the appointment of Eric Tinkler as the club’s new Head Coach with immediate effect. …
Asante Kotoko appoints Eric Tinkler as new head coachThe Ghanaian Times
Asante Kotoko Sporting Club has announced the appointment of Eric Tinkler as the club’s new Head Coach with immediate effect. …
Asante Kotoko appoints Eric Tinkler as new head coachSouth African coach Eric Tinkler, appointed to rebuild Asante Kotoko after a difficult campaign, says he is motivated by challenging roles and has experience guiding teams through relegation battles and building competitive squads. Kotoko finished eighth in the league last season and will face Hearts of Oak in the Democracy Cup on August 28.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
South African coach Eric Tinkler, appointed to rebuild Asante Kotoko after a difficult campaign, says he is motivated by challenging roles and has experience guiding teams through relegation battles and building competitive squads. Kotoko finished eighth in the league last season and will face Hearts of Oak in the Democracy Cup on August 28.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler has expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of pitches in Ghana, saying poor pitch conditions prevent player improvement. Tinkler, appointed for the 2026/27 season, emphasized that pitch standards are crucial for developing footballers as the club prepares to start the Ghana Premier League season.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler has acknowledged that the club faces significant financial, infrastructural and disciplinary challenges beyond results on the pitch. He said his ambition is to guide Kotoko back to the CAF Champions League, but noted that success will depend on more than tactical work and that the club is aware of these structural and operational issues.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Asante Kotoko Board Chairman James Osei Brown has urged the club's players to move past last season's disappointments and focus on the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League campaign, citing the club's appointment of new Head Coach Eric Tinkler and other personnel changes as part of efforts to strengthen the squad.
14 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Asante Kotoko Communications Director Sarfo Duku believes Eric Tinkler can guide the Porcupine Warriors to the Ghana Premier League title if players change their attitude and commitment, though he acknowledges the new coach faces a difficult task due to timing and injuries.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Asante Kotoko Communications Director Sarfo Duku has defended the club's appointment of South African coach Eric Tinkler, saying expatriate coaches are better positioned to enforce discipline and manage player attitudes than local counterparts due to familiarity issues that can undermine local coaches' authority.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Football analyst Kojo Addae-Mensah contends that Ignatius Osei-Fosu would have been a better choice than South African Eric Tinkler for Asante Kotoko's head coach position, arguing that most available local coaches have previously worked for the club and that Osei-Fosu, currently an assistant with Sudan's national team, would have been a fresh alternative.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
South African coach Eric Tinkler has been appointed head coach of Asante Kotoko with a mandate to win the Ghana Premier League title and return the club to continental competition. Tinkler, who has managed major South African clubs and reached two CAF continental finals, begins preparations for the 2026/27 campaign, which starts between September 4 and 7, 2026.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Asante Kotoko Sporting Club has appointed Portuguese-South African tactician Eric Tinkler as head coach, effective immediately. Tinkler brings over 30 years of elite football experience, a CAF A License, and a track record with major South African clubs including Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United, where he achieved continental success.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Asante Kotoko Sporting Club has appointed Portuguese-South African tactician Eric Tinkler as head coach with immediate effect. Tinkler brings over 30 years of elite football experience, a CAF A License, and a distinguished record coaching South African clubs and representing South Africa as a player at international tournaments.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Premier League side Asante Kotoko have confirmed the appointment of South African coach Eric Tinkler as head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season. Tinkler has managed several major South African clubs and guided Orlando Pirates to the CAF Champions League final and SuperSport United to the CAF Confederation Cup final.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Premier League side Asante Kotoko have confirmed the appointment of South African coach Eric Tinkler for the 2026/27 season. Tinkler has managed several South African clubs including Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United, and won multiple domestic cup titles and reached CAF continental finals.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Asante Kotoko are set to appoint experienced South African coach Eric Tinkler as their new head coach, ending their search for a permanent manager following Karim Zito's departure. Tinkler, 55, has managed several South African Premier Soccer League clubs and won three trophies during his coaching career.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Asante Kotoko have appointed experienced South African coach Eric Tinkler as their new head coach, ending their search following Karim Zito's departure. Tinkler, a 55-year-old former Bafana Bafana midfielder with 45 caps, has managed several South African Premier Soccer League clubs and won three trophies during his coaching career.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →