{
  "id": 739797,
  "title": "Forget past disappointments and focus on new season – Kotoko board chairman tells players",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/forget-past-disappointments-and-focus-on-new-season-kotoko-board",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-13T06:48:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/forget-past-disappointments-and-focus-on-new-season-kotoko-board-chairman-tells-players/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Asante Kotoko Board Chairman James Osei Brown has encouraged the team to leave behind last season's disappointments and approach the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League with renewed resolve. The club is currently undergoing preparations, led by their new South African head coach Eric Tinkler, who is based in Accra with the squad. Brown revealed that the club's decision to alter the technical setup and other aspects of the team was aimed at fortifying the squad and laying a solid foundation for the future. These changes are primarily intended to foster player development and help the club achieve its long-term goals while urging the team to match the commitment of the board.\n\nBrown explicitly stated that the board's intention was to provide support for the players and help them achieve a brighter future, acknowledging that last season's results fell short of expectations despite their best efforts. The chairman emphasized the need for players to adopt a positive mindset and demonstrate unwavering commitment to the club's objectives as they prepare for the new season. He urged the players to match the sacrifices and investments being made by the board through their own hard work and discipline.\n\nKotoko's 2025/26 season was a letdown, and the team is determined to produce a stronger campaign under Tinkler's guidance. An early test of their preparations will come when they face their fierce rivals Hearts of Oak in the 2026 Democracy Cup. This high-profile match will also serve as an essential assessment of Tinkler's squad ahead of the competitive season. Following the tournament, Kotoko will kick off their 2026/27 Ghana Premier League campaign away against newly promoted Debibi United, aiming for a positive start as they strive to improve upon last season's performance.",
  "summary": "Asante Kotoko Board Chairman James Osei Brown has urged the club’s players to put the disappointments of last season behind them and approach the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League campaign with renewed determination. The Porcupine Warriors have intensified preparations for the new season under newly appointed South African head coach Eric Tinkler, with the squad currently […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Asante Kotoko board chairman James Osei Brown urges team to forget past disappointments.",
    "New South African coach Eric Tinkler leads preparations for 2026/27 Ghana Premier League.",
    "Team faces Hearts of Oak in 2026 Democracy Cup as early test of preparations."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The board's renewed commitment and overhaul of the team's technical setup signal a fresh start for Kotoko, demanding a corresponding level of dedication and performance from the players.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}