Asante Kotoko Part Ways With Coach Eric Tinkler

Asante Kotoko Sporting Club has parted ways with Head Coach Eric Tinkler with immediate effect.

In a statement released on 28th September, 2026, the club announced that its Board of Directors has agreed to the request of the South African trainer to be released from his contract for personal reasons.

According to the club, both parties engaged in meaningful negotiations to avert the decision at this time of the relationship but finally had to respect Coach Tinkler’s decision.

“The Club maintains that professionalism, unwavering commitment and total focus are crucial to achieve the key performance indices it has set to meet its present objectives,” the statement signed by Secretary to the Board, A. K. Osei-Owusu, Esq. said.

The Porcupine Warriors expressed gratitude to Coach Tinkler for his professionalism and commitment to the success of the club during his rather short stint and wished him well in his next endeavours.

Eric Tinkler joined Kotoko as head coach ahead of the 2025/26 season, taking charge of the club’s rebuilding process. His departure comes at a crucial time as the club pushes for its sporting objectives in the Ghana Premier League and beyond.

The club, however, says it remains focused on its sporting objectives as the Technical Team is poised to proceed with the club’s strategies under the leadership of the Director of Football, Mr. Stanley Purl Menzo.

Tinkler’s exit means Kotoko will now have to look for a new head coach or maintain its current technical structure under Menzo to steer the team forward.