Ghanaian football giants Asante Kotoko Sporting Club have officially parted ways with Head Coach Eric Tinkler, accepting his request for an immediate release from his managerial duties.
The Porcupine Warriors’ Board of Directors confirmed the sudden split via a public release, noting that the South African strategist asked to step down due to pressing personal matters.
“The Board of Directors of Asante Kotoko Sporting Club has agreed to the request of its Head Coach, Mr. Eric Tinkler, to be released from his contract with the Club effective immediately for personal reasons,” the official statement read.
While the exact motives behind Tinkler’s departure remain private, his abrupt exit leaves a high-profile opening at the helm of the club’s technical bench.
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The Asante Kotoko management is expected to outline its interim strategy and long-term plans for a successor in the coming days as they navigate this unexpected transition.