Former Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler has formally bid farewell to the club's players and technical team after confirming his resignation. Tinkler met with the squad to explain that his decision to leave was made before Sunday's defeat to Aduana FC and was not influenced by the result. He stated that the club's chairman and Sporting Director Stanley Menzo were aware of his decision. Tinkler had been asked to remain in charge until the match against Aduana FC.
Tinkler revealed that he had received a good offer from a club in South Africa, which became the main reason behind his decision to leave Kotoko. He expressed confidence in Kotoko's ability to achieve their objectives this season. The team, he believes, has enough quality and he backed the technical team, including Diogo and Humphrey, to continue the work and push towards the club's targets.
During his farewell message, Tinkler thanked the players for their hard work, dedication, respect, and discipline during his time at the club. He praised the team and emphasized that his resignation had nothing to do with their performance or the 2-0 defeat to Aduana FC. Tinkler's departure comes after a difficult period for the club.
Tinkler ended his farewell message on an emotional note, leaving the door open for a possible return to the club. "You never know, I might be back," he said. The coach's comments have sparked speculation about his future plans. Tinkler's resignation was announced on September 28, 2026.
The decision to resign was made the previous week, and Tinkler had been waiting for the right moment to inform the team. He stressed that his resignation was not a hasty decision and that he had thought it through. The club will be looking for a new head coach to take over the team.
Kotoko suffered a 2-0 defeat to Aduana FC at the Baba Yara Stadium in the Ghana Premier League, but Tinkler insisted that the result had no bearing on his decision to resign. The team will look to bounce back from the loss and achieve their objectives this season. The club's fans will be eagerly waiting to see what the future holds for their team.
Tinkler's departure marks the end of an era at Kotoko, and the club will be looking to move forward. The team's management will be working to find a suitable replacement for the former head coach. Asante Kotoko SC will look to build on their current squad and achieve success in the Ghana Premier League.
Key points
- Eric Tinkler resigned as Asante Kotoko head coach due to a good offer from a South African club.
- Tinkler's decision to resign was made before the team's 2-0 defeat to Aduana FC.
- Tinkler left the door open for a possible return to Kotoko in the future.
