‘You can’t improve players on pitches like this’ – Kotoko coach Tinkler
The South African was appointed as the club's new gaffer for the 2026/27 season and has been training his side for the season, which starts next month.
Asante Kotoko's head coach, Eric Tinkler, has voiced his discontent with the pitch quality in Ghana as preparations for the upcoming season commence. The South African national has been appointed as the club's new gaffer for the 2026/27 season and has been preparing his team, the Porcupine Warriors, in Accra. The team is set to kick off the Ghana Premier League season next month.
During a recent media interaction on August 18, Tinkler raised concerns about the standard of the pitches available for the players. "When I arrived at the club, there were discipline issues," Tinkler said, emphasizing that on-field discipline is of utmost importance. Rather than blaming the players, Tinkler believes that there are underlying issues within the club that contribute to such behavior.
He further highlighted the significance of pitch quality, stating that it is crucial for improving footballers. "You can't teach them much when we play on poor pitches," Tinkler remarked, expressing his disappointment at the players' expressions during training sessions. Kotoko faces newly promoted Debibi United in their first match of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season.
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