{
  "id": 3218472,
  "title": "Eric Tinkler satisfied with Kotoko preparations ahead of new season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/eric-tinkler-satisfied-with-kotoko-preparations-ahead-of-new-season",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T06:57:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/eric-tinkler-satisfied-with-kotoko-preparations-ahead-of-new-season/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler expressed satisfaction with his team's preparations for the 2026/27 season. Kotoko spent over two weeks in Accra for a pre-season camp, during which Tinkler assessed his players and integrated several new signings into the squad. The South African coach, preparing for his first full campaign, noted that the players have embraced his approach both on and off the pitch. Tinkler focused on ensuring the newcomers understood his non-negotiable standards and guidelines for the team. The competitive season begins with a high-profile match against Hearts of Oak in the 2026 Democracy Cup, followed by an away game against newly promoted Debibi United in the Ghana Premier League.",
  "summary": "Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler says he is satisfied with his team’s preparations for the 2026/27 season as the Porcupine Warriors continue to adapt to his methods ahead of a demanding opening schedule. Kotoko spent more than two weeks in Accra for their pre-season camp, with the South African using the period to assess […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Democracy Cup: Eric Tinkler targets winning start against Hearts of Oak",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/democracy-cup-eric-tinkler-targets-winning-start-against-hearts-of-oak",
        "published": "2026-08-25T06:59:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}