'I’d like to coach Ghana or South Africa one day'– Eric Tinkler
Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler has revealed his ambition to one day coach a national team, with the South African tactician naming both Ghana and his native South Africa as possible destinations.
Eric Tinkler, the current head coach of Asante Kotoko, has expressed his desire to one day coach a national team. During an interview with Akoma 87.9 FM, the 55-year-old tactician stated that coaching a national team would be the ultimate goal for any coach, describing it as the pinnacle of his career. Tinkler, who is from South Africa, revealed that he would be open to managing either the South African national team or the Ghanaian national team, the Black Stars, should the opportunity arise.
He believes that leading a national team on the biggest stage in the world, namely the FIFA World Cup, is the highest level a coach can aspire to. When asked if he would accept the opportunity if either Ghana or South Africa contacted him, Tinkler responded affirmatively, stating, "So when the call comes, you answer?"
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