“We appointed the best coach” – Menzo backs Tinkler to restore Kotoko’s glory

Asante Kotoko's Director of Football Stanley Menzo has expressed satisfaction with the club's decision to hire Eric Tinkler as the new head coach for the upcoming 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season. Kotoko, known as the Porcupine Warriors, had a disappointing season last year, failing to secure a spot in the top four and thus missing out on continental football.

With the aim of rectifying that setback, Tinkler has been tasked with rebuilding the team and elevating them to the pinnacle of Ghanaian football. Tinkler, a South African tactician, impressed the club's leadership with his extensive experience and impressive track record, having managed notable clubs in South Africa such as Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City.

Menzo, expressing his confidence in Tinkler's abilities, stated that "we appointed the best coach we could have. He has built clubs to a high standard." The 55-year-old has already started working with the squad as preparations for the new season ramp up. Tinkler will be focusing on establishing his own coaching philosophy, assessing the players, and assembling a competitive team capable of challenging for honors.

The club is currently based in Accra while undergoing pre-season preparations, with their first competitive fixture being the 2026 Democracy Cup. The Porcupine Warriors will face their arch-rivals Hearts of Oak, a highly anticipated encounter that will provide Tinkler with valuable competitive minutes to assess his players before the league campaign begins.

Kotoko's first league match under Tinkler's guidance will be an away game against Debibi United, with the club hopeful that the new era under the coach will bring significant improvement and reignite their ambitions of competing for major honours.