Also known as: Coach Tinkler · Mr. Eric Tinkler · Tinlkler
South African head coach appointed to Asante Kotoko in July 2026, departed in September after four Ghana Premier League matches citing personal reasons.
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The Ghanaian Times
… However, it remains to be seen what new head coach Eric Tinkler has up his sleeve for his visiting Turkish opponent, Kasim Gokyildiz, on Sunday. …
Can Hearts prey on Gold Stars?Joy Online
Debibi United head coach Isaac Nii-Armah has apologised for his “racist” remarks about Asante Kotoko tactician Eric Tinkler. …
GPL 2026/27: Debibi United coach Nii-Armah apologises over ‘racist’ commentsJoy Online
Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler believes the heavy pitch and intense heat contributed to the physical demands of his side’s 2-2 draw with newly promoted Debibi United in their Ghana Premier League opener. …
Heavy pitch, intense heat made Kotoko draw physically demanding – Eric TinklerJoy Online
… The draw for Kotoko means new head coach Eric Tinkler begins his first competitive league game in charge with a point rather than a victory. …
GPL 2026/27: Asante Kotoko held by debutants Debibi United in four-goal thrillerDaily Guide
… Bibiani Gold Stars will be coached by Greek tactician Petros Koukouras, while South African Eric Tinkler takes charge of Asante Kotoko. …
Ghanaian Coaches Take Centre Stage Ahead Of 2026/27 GPL SeasonJoy Online
… Bibiani Gold Stars will be led by Greek coach Petros Koukouras, while South African Eric Tinkler takes charge of Asante Kotoko. …
Ghanaian Coaches dominate Ghana Premier League 2026/27 dugoutsJoy Online
Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler says his side still have plenty of work to do despite their Democracy Cup victory over Hearts of Oak. …
‘Still a work in progress’ – Eric Tinkler admits Kotoko have plenty to improveThe Ghanaian Times
… Kotoko opened with aggressive intent under South African coach, Eric Tinkler, earning three corners in the opening minutes. …
Danlad Ibrahim hero as Kotoko dethrone Hearts as Democracy Cup championsJoy 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 TinklerAsante Kotoko will host Karela United on October 1 in a Ghana Premier League fixture, with Hamza Obeng overseeing the team on an interim basis following Eric Tinkler's departure. Kotoko have won just one of their opening four matches and seek recovery after a 2-0 home loss to Aduana FC.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Asante Kotoko will host Karela United on October 1 in a Ghana Premier League fixture, with Hamza Obeng overseeing the team on an interim basis following Eric Tinkler's departure. Kotoko have won just one of their opening four matches and seek recovery after a 2-0 home loss to Aduana FC.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Eric Tinkler has left Asante Kotoko after three months, just four Ghana Premier League matches, citing personal reasons. The 54-year-old's departure follows a 2-0 defeat to Aduana FC that left Kotoko ninth in the league table.
29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
South African coach Eric Tinkler has left Asante Kotoko after three months, with the club accepting his request to depart for personal reasons. Tinkler oversaw four Ghana Premier League matches during his tenure, which began in July, and departed a day after Kotoko's 2-0 defeat to Aduana FC left them ninth in the league table.
29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Football analyst Kojo Addae Mensah has called on Asante Kotoko SC to appoint the best available local coach after the club parted ways with South African Eric Tinkler. Addae Mensah also urged Ghanaian coaches to obtain necessary coaching licences and badges for professional work.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Football analyst Kojo Addae Mensah has called on Asante Kotoko SC to hire the best available local coach to lead the club, following the club's parting ways with South African coach Eric Tinkler after two months. Addae Mensah also urged Ghanaian coaches to obtain necessary coaching licences and badges for professional certification.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kojo Addae Mensah says he anticipated Eric Tinkler's departure from Asante Kotoko after two months, attributing it to cultural shock from differences in football infrastructure and playing surfaces between South Africa and Ghana.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Asante Kotoko have parted ways with head coach Eric Tinkler effective immediately, a day after losing 2-0 to Aduana FC. Tinkler, appointed in July, cited personal reasons for his departure after four Ghana Premier League matches and winning the Democracy Cup.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Asante Kotoko defeated Heart of Lions for the first time in 11 years at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Head coach Eric Tinkler acknowledged the win was difficult, noting defensive struggles despite playing against 10 men at one point.
14 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Asante Kotoko beat Heart of Lions 2-1 in the Ghana Premier League, securing their first win of the season, but head coach Eric Tinkler said the team "won ugly" and highlighted defensive issues despite the victory moving them to fourth place with four points.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Asante Kotoko face Heart of Lions in their second Ghana Premier League game at home in Kumasi after opening with a 1-1 draw against Debibi United. Coach Eric Tinkler has called on supporters to attend in large numbers, noting that Kotoko have won only two of their last 12 meetings with Lions since 2012.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Hearts of Oak will visit Gold Stars at Bibiani Dun's Park on Sunday, chasing a second successive victory in the Ghana Premier League. Hearts opened the season with a 4-0 win over Berekum Chelsea, while Gold Stars lost 1-0 to Bechem United in their opener.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Debibi United coach Isaac Nii-Armah has apologised for "racist" comments about Asante Kotoko manager Eric Tinkler made after his side's 2-2 draw with Kotoko, saying he was "just expressing" himself and asking that the positive aspects of coaches' work be appreciated.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler attributed his side's 2-2 draw with newly promoted Debibi United in their Ghana Premier League opener to a heavy pitch and intense heat. Tinkler said the playing conditions affected both teams' physical performance, with players' muscles strained and dehydration becoming an issue, compounded by the lack of a water break during the match.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Newly promoted Debibi United drew 2-2 with Asante Kotoko in their first-ever Ghana Premier League match. Kotoko took an early lead through Yakubu Dogo, but Debibi United fought back twice with goals from Richard Owusu to secure a point.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Thirteen of the 18 Ghana Premier League clubs will be managed by Ghanaian coaches (72.2%) in the 2026/27 season, while five clubs have appointed foreign tacticians. Named local coaches include Ibrahim Tanko at Medeama SC, Samuel Boadu at Aduana FC, and others, while foreign coaches include South African Eric Tinkler at Asante Kotoko and Bosnian Nebojša Kapor at Hearts of Oak.
4 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season will see 13 of 18 clubs (72.2%) led by Ghanaian coaches, while five clubs have opted for foreign technical leadership. Named Ghanaian coaches include Ibrahim Tanko, Kobina Amissah, Kwaku Danso, and Samuel Boadu, while foreign coaches include Greek Petros Koukouras at Bibiani Gold Stars, South African Eric Tinkler at Asante Kotoko, and Bosnian Nebojša Kapor at Hearts of Oak.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler says his side have plenty of work to do despite beating Hearts of Oak 4-1 on penalties in the Democracy Cup, citing the need to improve synchronicity, understanding, philosophy, discipline and fundamentals. Kotoko have signed 12 new players during the transfer window ahead of their Ghana Premier League campaign.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kumasi Asante Kotoko defeated Hearts of Oak 4-1 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in regulation time to win the 2026 Democracy Cup at Baba Yara Sports Stadium, with goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim saving two spot-kicks to secure the Porcupine Warriors' second title.
31 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →