Eric Tinkler confirms Durban City FC move after Asante Kotoko exit

Eric Tinkler has resigned as Asante Kotoko head coach, with Durban City FC confirmed as his next destination, a move that connects him back to the South African league where he built his reputation at Cape Town City FC.

Eric Tinkler is set to become the new manager of Durban City FC after resigning from his post at Ghana's Asante Kotoko. His departure follows a 2-0 defeat to Aduana FC on Sunday, which was his fourth competitive league game in charge, yielding one win, two draws and that one loss. His overall record at Kotoko saw the team earn five points from those four matches.

Tinkler said his decision was not based on results. "It had nothing to do with performance," he stated. "It had nothing to do with the result yesterday." The former Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United coach explained he had received an offer to return to a club in South Africa's Betway Premiership, which prompted his exit after agreeing to stay for one final match. He will now take over a Durban City side that has struggled for form, collecting only seven points from their first seven games of the season, a run that includes one win, four draws, and two losses.

Tinkler's Cape Town City connection

His reputation in South Africa was cemented during his time with Cape Town City FC, where he built a competitive and resilient unit. That success, alongside his work at Sekhukhune United, established Tinkler as a reliable coach capable of guiding teams to domestic silverware and continental finals. He also has prior experience with the current ownership group at Durban City from his tenure at Maritzburg United.

Durban City's managerial vacancy

Durban City parted ways with Khalil Ben Youssef on Saturday after that start to the season. Their record created the vacancy Tinkler is now poised to fill. An official announcement from the club is expected in the coming days. His first task will be to prepare the team for their next fixture, which is against Royal AM.

Asante Kotoko will now begin their search for a successor immediately. For Cape Town City FC fans, Tinkler's move is a notable development linking a former coach to a direct rival. Cape Town City themselves are currently sixth in the First Division with eight points from five games, a record of two wins, two draws and one defeat. The club's current standing and squad will be focal points as they continue their campaign without any direct involvement from their former manager.

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