By OkayGoal
Eric Tinkler
South African coach Eric Tinkler has left his role as Asante Kotoko head coach after just three months in charge, with the club saying he was released from his contract for personal reasons.
The 54-year-old, who was appointed in July ahead of the 2026-27 Ghana Premier League season, departs after overseeing only four league matches.
Kotoko won one, drew two and lost one under Tinkler, with Sunday’s 2-0 defeat by Aduana FC proving to be his final game in charge.
The result left the Porcupine Warriors ninth in the league table and handed Tinkler his first defeat since taking over.
In a statement, Kotoko said the club’s board had accepted the coach’s request to leave despite efforts to persuade him to continue.
“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 said.
It added that both parties had held “meaningful negotiations” in an attempt to avoid the decision before ultimately respecting Tinkler’s wishes.
The club thanked the former Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City coach for his professionalism during his brief spell in Kumasi and said the technical team would continue under the leadership of director of football Stanley Purl Menzo.
Although his league tenure was short-lived, Tinkler guided Kotoko to victory over rivals Hearts of Oak in the 2026 Democracy Cup at Baba Yara Stadium.
Kotoko’s next fixture is at home to Karela United on Thursday, 1 October, in their Matchday Five league encounter.