{
  "id": 1896029,
  "title": "Eric Tinkler motivated by challenge of improving Kotoko",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/eric-tinkler-motivated-by-challenge-of-improving-kotoko",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T08:32:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/eric-tinkler-motivated-by-challenge-of-improving-kotoko/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Eric Tinkler, the South African coach of Asante Kotoko, is eager to face the challenge of leading the club as they begin preparations for the 2026/27 season. The midfielder club appointed Tinkler in the latter part of last season, entrusting him with the task of revamping the team in light of a challenging campaign the previous year. Throughout his 14-year coaching career, Tinkler has demonstrated his ability to handle difficult situations, having led Orlando Pirates to the CAF Champions League final and SuperSport United to the CAF Confederation Cup final. Speaking to the media, Tinkler shared that he is motivated by the prospect of tackling demanding roles. \"I thrive on challenges. As a coach, I've been with clubs in relegation zones, and I managed to keep them afloat. I've worked with clubs that had only five players, and I had to build a team from scratch,\" he explained. \"We ended up finishing third in the league that season and securing a spot in the CAF Confederation Cup. Those kinds of challenges are what I enjoy.\" Tinkler, who previously established a football academy while at Wits University, will be keen to help Kotoko improve upon their eighth-place finish in the league last season. His first test will come in the form of a match against Hearts of Oak in the Democracy Cup on August 28.",
  "summary": "The Porcupine Warriors brought in Tinkler at the end of last season as they tasked him to rebuild the club following a difficult campaign last season.",
  "key_points": [
    "Eric Tinkler motivated by challenging roles.",
    "Former Orlando Pirates, SuperSport United coach.",
    "Asante Kotoko aims to improve 2026/27 season."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}