{
  "id": 5855945,
  "title": "Eric Tinkler warns Asante Kotoko against complacency ahead of Debibi United tie",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/eric-tinkler-warns-asante-kotoko-against-complacency-ahead-of-debibi",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T22:30:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/eric-tinkler-warns-asante-kotoko-against-complacency-ahead-of-debibi-united-tie/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Asante Kotoko's head coach, Eric Tinkler, has cautioned his team against becoming complacent as they gear up to kick off the 2026-27 Ghana Premier League season against Debibi United. The match is scheduled for Sunday, 6 September, at Berekum Golden City Park. Debibi United is a new entrant into the Ghanaian top flight.\n\nSpeaking to the club's media, Tinkler emphasized the importance of matching Debibi United's work rate while ensuring his team's quality shines through. He expressed hope that Asante Kotoko can secure a positive result in the encounter. Tinkler, a former Orlando Pirates boss, also highlighted the significance of earning points from lower-ranked teams to bolster Kotoko's chances of challenging for the title. He stressed that winning matches, whether at home or away, is crucial for the club's success.\n\nThe club finished eighth in the previous season and is hoping for a stronger performance under Tinkler's leadership as they aim to secure a major title.",
  "summary": "Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler has warned his players against complacency as they prepare to begin their 2026-27 Ghana Premier League campaign against newcomers Debibi United. Kotoko will travel to the Berekum Golden City Park on Sunday, 6 September, to face a side preparing for its first-ever season in the Ghanaian top flight. Speaking […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Asante Kotoko coach Eric Tinkler warns against complacency.",
    "Match against Debibi United scheduled for 6 September at Berekum Golden City Park.",
    "Debibi United is new entrant into Ghanaian top flight."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "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."
}