{
  "id": 10381456,
  "title": "Asante Kotoko part ways with head coach Eric Tinkler after three months",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/asante-kotoko-part-ways-with-head-coach-eric-tinkler-after-three",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T06:31:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/asante-kotoko-part-ways-with-head-coach-eric-tinkler-after-three-months/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South African coach Eric Tinkler has parted ways with Ghanaian club Asante Kotoko after just three months, citing personal reasons for his departure. The 54-year-old head coach led the Porcupine Warriors in only four matches of the Ghana Premier League, marking an unexpected end to his tenure. Tinkler's appointment came following the club's eighth-place finish last season, with hopes of elevating the team's performance on the domestic and continental stages. His dismissal coincides with a 2-0 defeat to Aduana FC, their maiden league loss under his guidance, leaving Kotoko ninth in the league standings with one win, two draws, and one defeat from four matches. The club's board accepted Tinkler's request to leave immediately, acknowledging his professionalism throughout his brief time with the team. In his short spell, Tinkler managed to secure a victory over Hearts of Oak in the 2026 Democracy Cup at the Baba Yara Stadium. Asante Kotoko now plans to continue under the direction of Director of Football Stanley Purl Menzo, with the next fixture set for Thursday, 1 October against Karela United at the same venue.",
  "summary": "South African coach Eric Tinkler has left Asante Kotoko just three months after taking charge, with the Ghanaian club saying it accepted his request to be released from his contract for personal reasons. The 54-year-old departs after overseeing only four Ghana Premier League matches, bringing an abrupt end to a spell that began in July […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Eric Tinkler leaves Asante Kotoko after three months.",
    "Tinkler coached only four matches in Ghana Premier League.",
    "Club accepts his resignation citing personal reasons."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Asante Kotoko's swift parting with Eric Tinkler leaves the club ninth in the league standings, with Director of Football Stanley Purl Menzo now in charge, ahead of their next match against Karela United.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Asante Kotoko part ways with coach Eric Tinkler",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/asante-kotoko-part-ways-with-coach-eric-tinkler",
        "published": "2026-09-28T05:53:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}