Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have announced the appointment of Eric Tinkler as the club’s new Head Coach with immediate effect.
He replaces Prince Yaw Owusu, who was released before the end of the 2025/26 season. He had acted in the role following the resignation of Abdul-Karim Zito.
According to a press release issued by Asante Kotoko, Eric Tinkler’s appointment brings to the Porcupine Warriors family a “world-class coach of proven pedigree, extensive top-flight experience, and a distinguished playing career at the highest level of the game”.
A former captain of the South African national team, Eric Tinkler joins Asante Kotoko on the back of impressive coaching career spanning some of South Africa’s biggest clubs including Cape Town City FC, SuperSport United, Maritzburg United, Orlando Pirates, and Bidvest Wits FC.
During his time with these clubs, he secured a runner-up finish in the CAF Champions League with Orlando Pirates, a CAF Confederation Cup runner-up finish with Supersport United, and domestic cup honours including MTN 8 championships and a Telkom Knockout Winners Medal.
As a player, Eric Tinkler earned 48 caps for South Africa, captaining the national team at the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations and representing the country at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
He was part of the South African squad that won the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations.
He enjoyed excellent professional playing career in England, Italy and Portugal, featuring for clubs such as Barnsley FC, Cagliari Calcio and Vitória de Setubal.
His appointment comes a few months after former Dutch goalkeeper Stanley Menzo was appointed as the Director of Football.
