Menzo backs Asante Kotoko’s decision to appoint Eric Tinkler

Asante Kotoko's Director of Football, Stanley Menzo, expressed confidence in the club's recent decision to appoint Eric Tinkler as their new head coach for the upcoming 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season. Tinkler, a former coach with Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City, has taken on the challenge of elevating Kotoko to the top tier of Ghanaian football following a less-than-stellar campaign where they failed to secure a top-four finish.

Menzo praised Tinkler for his ability to construct clubs at a high standard and stated that the club made the right choice by selecting him. The South African coach is set to oversee the Porcupine Warriors as they gear up for the new league campaign. Kotoko are currently based in Accra, utilizing the pre-season period to improve fitness and evaluate their squad ahead of the competitive season.

The club's preparations will also include a significant encounter with longtime rivals Hearts of Oak in the 2026 Democracy Cup, offering Tinkler the chance to gauge his players' performance in a competitive environment and provide fans with their first taste of the new-look Kotoko under the South African manager. Kotoko's new season will commence with an away match against Debibi United.