Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko SC have clarified the circumstances surrounding the departure of head coach Eric Tinkler after just two months in charge of the club.
The former Bafana Bafana international was appointed as Asante Kotoko head coach on July 17, 2026, coming shortly after he parted ways with Betway Premiership outfit Sekhukhune United FC in April.
The club confirmed the exit of the 56-year-old South Africa coach in the early hours of Monday morning.
Tinkler leaves the Ghanaian elite league side sitting ninth on the log with five points from four matches. During his brief tenure, he recorded one victory, two draws, and a single defeat.
ASANTE KOTOKO’S OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON ERIC TINKLER’S DEPARTURE
Asante Kotoko announced that head coach Tinkler has been released from his contract with immediate effect due to personal reasons.
“The Board of Directors of Asante Kotoko Sporting Club has agreed to the request of its Head Coach, Mr. Eric Tinkler, to be released from his contract with the Club effective immediately for personal reasons,” the club announced in an official statement.
“Earlier on, both parties engaged in meaningful negotiations to avert the decision at this time of the relationship between the parties 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 Club is grateful to Coach Tinkler for his professionalism and commitment to the success of the club during his rather short stint with the Porcupine Warriors and wishes him well in his next endeavours.”
Asante Kotoko further confirmed that the technical team will continue pushing for their seasonal targets under the leadership of director of football Stanley Purl Menzo while they figure out their strategy moving forward.
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