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‘You can’t improve players on pitches like this’ – Kotoko coach Tinkler
August 19, 2026
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‘You can’t improve players on pitches like this’ – Kotoko coach Tinkler

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Key Points

  • Asante Kotoko's new head coach, Eric Tinkler, has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the quality of pitches in Ghana.
  • Tinkler, appointed for the 2026/27 season, believes poor pitch conditions impede player development and effective training.
  • He emphasized the 'massive importance' of pitch quality for improving footballers, linking it to player disappointment and limitations in coaching.
  • The South African coach also suggested that pitch standards are among the 'deeper things' contributing to on-field indiscipline.
  • Asante Kotoko is currently fine-tuning their team in Accra ahead of the Ghana Premier League season, starting with a match against Debibi United.

Why This Matters

The quality of football pitches directly impacts player development, the standard of play in the Ghana Premier League, and the overall competitiveness of Ghanaian football. Tinkler's comments highlight a critical infrastructure challenge that, if unaddressed, could hinder the nation's ability to produce top-tier talent and elevate its domestic league's profile both regionally and internationally.

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