{
  "id": 10429636,
  "title": "Tinkler set to join Durban City after Kotoko exit?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/tinkler-set-to-join-durban-city-after-kotoko-exit",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T10:49:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/local-soccer/mgosi/tinkler-set-to-join-durban-city-after-kotoko-exit/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Eric Tinkler is reportedly on the brink of rejoining Durban City, as the South African club moves to secure the experienced coach following his exit from Asante Kotoko. Kotoko officially terminated Tinkler's contract on Monday, just 24 hours after the Ghanaian side suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Aduana FC in the Ghana Premier League. This development presents an opportunity for Tinkler to return to South African football, with Durban City identified as his prospective new employer. Durban City are currently in search of a new head coach, following the short-lived tenure of Khalil Ben Youssef, who led the team for only three months and guided them through seven Betway Premiership matches, achieving one victory, four draws, and two defeats. Tinkler was reportedly in high demand for the position prior to the appointment of Ben Youssef ahead of the 2026/27 season. If the transfer is finalized, Tinkler would return to South Africa with the aim of making an immediate impact, as Durban City compete in both the domestic league and the CAF Confederation Cup.",
  "summary": "Durban City are currently searching for a new head coach after parting ways with Khalil Ben Youssef on Saturday.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-28T06:31:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Eric Tinkler set for Durban City return after Asante Kotoko exit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/eric-tinkler-set-for-durban-city-return-after-asante-kotoko-exit",
        "published": "2026-09-28T08:29:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}