Asante Kotoko have mutually terminated the contract with South African manager Eric Tinkler hours after their first-ever home defeat to Aduana Stars in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday.
The Porcupine Warriors signed the South African in July but things have not gone as planned especially in the big game against Aduana. They went down by a goal on seventh minute following a terrible mistake by goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim and former player Stephen Amankona capitalised on it. However, Kotoko were handed a chance to comeback in to the game and possibly snatch a point or three points after Aduana’s midfielder Raymond Agyemang was shown red card on 42nd minute but they could not capitalise on it and even conceded another late goal.
“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,” an official statement read Monday morning.
“Earlier on, both parties engaged in meaningful negotiations to avert the decision at this time of the relationship between the parties but finally had to respect Coach Tinkler’s decision.
The Club maintains that professionalism, unwavering commitment and total focus are crucial to achieve the key performance indices it has set to meet its present objectives.
“The Club is grateful to Coach Tinkler for his professionalism and commitment to the success of the club during his rather short stint with the Porcupine Warriors and wishes him well in his next endeavours.
“The Club remains focused on its sporting objectives as the Technical Team is poised to proceed with the Club’s strategies to achieve its objectives under the leadership of the Director of Football, Mr. Stanley Puri Menzo,” the statement added.
According to reports in the local media, youth team head coach Hamza Obeng Mohammed will be taking over the club’s technical directions on the interim.
