Audio By Carbonatix
Ghana Premier League side Asante Kotoko have confirmed the appointment of South African coach Eric Tinkler as the club's new head coach.
Tinkler's appointment comes as the club begins preparation for the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season.
He arrives with an impressive profile, having managed several of South Africa's biggest clubs, including Orlando Pirates, SuperSport United, Cape Town City, Maritzburg United and Bidvest Wits.
Tinkler guided Orlando Pirates to the CAF Champions League final and also helped SuperSport United reach the CAF Confederation Cup final while also winning multiple domestic cup titles, including the MTN8 and Telkom Knockout.
Prior to becoming a football coach, he enjoyed an impressive playing career, captaining South Africa and earning 48 international caps. He represented Bafana Bafana at the 1998 FIFA World Cup and was part of the squad that won the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations.
He will work closely with Director of Football Stanley Menzo as the club looks to strengthen its football operations.
Latest Stories
-
West Indies legend Sobers dies aged 89
2 minutes -
Ebo Taylor’s funeral set for August 1 as family announces final rites
8 minutes -
12 Years for French teacher who defiled pupil during private lessons
10 minutes -
31 PWDs in Oforikrom receive livelihood support to boost economic independence
13 minutes -
Minority demands halt to Tiktoker’s second prosecution, demands repeal of offensive conduct and publication of false news law
14 minutes -
Toronto chokes under toxic skies as wildfire smoke engulfs the city
28 minutes -
Prayers, Prophecies and Politics: Who’s really working for Ghana’s peace, progress and development?
42 minutes -
Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81
49 minutes -
NPP pledges to support TikToker Camilla Alhassan’s jail term appeal
1 hour -
Newborn baby found dead at hotel refuse dump in Wa
1 hour -
No SHS student will be on double track by 2027—Mahama
1 hour -
Mahama dismisses third-term speculation, says he is focused on campaign promises
1 hour -
UHAS set to house one of West Africa’s largest laboratory complexes — Mahama
1 hour -
Smile Train to convene Africa, India cleft specialists for Indo-Africa Cleft Conference
1 hour -
Parliament extends sitting to Saturday for 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review debate
2 hours