{
  "id": 12873725,
  "title": "Tinkler targets top-eight finish after joining ambitious Durban City",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/tinkler-targets-top-eight-finish-after-joining-ambitious-durban-city",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T13:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/soccer/psl/2026-10-08-breaking-durban-city-announce-appointment-of-eric-tinkler-as-head-coach/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Durban City FC have appointed Eric Tinkler as their new head coach, following his departure from Ghanaian club Asante Kotoko. Tinkler, a former Bafana Bafana midfielder and 1996 Africa Cup of Nations winner, was among the top candidates to replace Khalil Ben Youssef. He departed from Kotoko after just four league matches, citing personal reasons. During his time at City, Tinkler led the team to victory over Burundi's Rukinzo, marking the first CAF Confederation Cup campaign for last season's Nedbank Cup winners. With a successful 2025/26 season behind him, Tinkler aims to guide Durban City to a top-eight finish in the Betway Premiership, strong performances in the CAF Confederation Cup, and aspirations for the Carling Knockout Cup and Nedbank Cup titles. Tinkler expressed excitement about working with club chairman Farook Kadodia, a familiar figure from their time together at Maritzburg United. The coach's first match in charge will be a KZN derby against AmaZulu at Chatsworth Stadium, as league action resumes following the international break.",
  "summary": "Tinkler is a familiar figure to Durban City chairman Farook Kadodia, having previously worked with him at Maritzburg United, where he guided the club to the 2019 Telkom Knockout final.",
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