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Asante Kotoko coach Eric Tinkler defends pitch concerns
Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler has pushed back against criticism from Maxwell Konadu and Karim Zito over his comments on the poor state of pitches in Ghana, insisting his remarks are about the quality of football and fan entertainment rather than excuses for results.
The South African coach, speaking to Akoma 87.9 FM, stressed that football should entertain supporters who attend stadiums. “I’m not trying to make an excuse about the pitches. The fact is, football is about entertainment. People want to come to the stadiums and be entertained,” Tinkler said. He questioned how fans can enjoy matches when surfaces force teams into long-ball play instead of attractive, possession-based football: “How are you going to be entertained when the pitch is not in good condition? How are you going to be entertained if we go back to the old-school English football, where we’re just playing long balls because the pitch only allows us to do that?”
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Tinkler’s latest comments follow earlier criticism of playing surfaces during Kotoko’s pre-season preparations. He has argued that poor pitches hinder player development and make it harder to implement his preferred style.
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Black Satellites coach Maxwell Konadu and former Kotoko boss Karim Zito (now at AshantiGold 04) had urged the new Porcupine Warriors manager to adapt, but Tinkler dismissed the idea that critics’ views on the pitches.
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Emmanuella Adzi joins Indian Women’s League side Sethu FC from Cabfix Ladies
Ghanaian defender Emmanuella Adzi has completed a move to Indian women’s football club Sethu Football Club, signing a contract that will see her feature in the Indian Women’s League (IWL) until the end of the season.
The move marks an exciting new chapter for the young Ghanaian, who makes the switch after an impressive spell with Cabfix Ladies FC in the Greater Accra Regional Football Association (GARFA) Women’s Division One League.
Adzi established herself as a dependable figure in the Cabfix Ladies defence, delivering consistent performances throughout the 2025/26 GARFA Women’s Division One League season. She featured in every league match, playing a key role as Cabfix Ladies finished third in the competition.
Her consistency and contribution to the team earned her recognition as one of the club’s standout performers, with a Player of the Season-level campaign that underlined her importance to the squad.
She was also part of the Cabfix Ladies squad that secured a bronze-medal finish at the 2026 Cheetah Cup during the 2026/27 pre-season, adding another achievement to her time with the club.
Adzi’s move also makes her the second Cabfix Ladies player to secure a transfer ahead of the 2026/27 season, following Hannah Quaye’s recent move. The two transfers represent another significant development for the club as its players continue to attract opportunities beyond the domestic league.
Her move to Sethu FC offers an opportunity to test herself in a new football environment and gain valuable experience in one of Asia’s competitive women’s club leagues.
Based in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Sethu FC compete in the Indian Women’s League, India’s top-tier women’s football competition. The club won the league title in the 2018/19 season.
Adzi’s move also comes after she recently joined Clava Sports Agency, marking another step in her professional journey.
Having earned a reputation for her consistency and dependability at Cabfix Ladies, the Ghanaian defender will now look to make her mark in India and seize the opportunity presented by her move to Sethu FC.
Her transfer is another encouraging development for Ghanaian women’s football, as local players continue to seek opportunities to showcase their abilities beyond the domestic league.
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Ashantigold FC sack head coach Karim Zito
FC Ashantigold has terminated the contracts of head coach and technical director Abdul Karim Kabutey Zito, assistant coach Ernest Okyere, and goalkeeper trainer Robert Dabo with immediate effect.
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In a statement released on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, the club said the decision followed a consultative meeting of the Interim Management Committee held on Monday, 26 October.
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A caretaker coach has been appointed to oversee the team until a permanent head coach and technical director is named.
Chief Executive Officer Edward Kwasi Akuoko expressed the club’s gratitude to the three officials for their service and wished them success in their future endeavours.
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Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or
England captain and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has been crowned the 2026 Ballon d’Or winner, becoming the first Englishman to claim football’s most prestigious individual award since Michael Owen in 2001.
The 33-year-old received the golden ball at the London Palladium on Monday evening, capping an extraordinary 2025-26 campaign in which he scored an astonishing 73 goals across club and country. Kane also collected the Gerd Müller Trophy as the world’s top striker for the same prolific output.
Kane’s haul included 36 Bundesliga goals that powered Bayern to the league title, 14 in the Champions League, and 12 for England (including six at the World Cup, where the Three Lions finished third). He helped Bayern secure a domestic double with the DFB-Pokal as well.
The award makes Kane only the fifth English winner in Ballon d’Or history, following Sir Stanley Matthews, Sir Bobby Charlton, Kevin Keegan and Owen. He is also the first Bayern Munich player to win it in 45 years.
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GPL Week 8 Review : Hearts, Medeama coast to win as Aduana FC fall off
Hearts of Oak recorded three consecutive wins in the Ghana Premier League at the expense of Basake Holy Stars at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.
The Ashanti derby saw AshGold and Kotoko share the spoils at the Obuasi Len Clay Sports Stadium.
Nana Kofi Babil’s lone goal was enough for Medeama SC to pick up all three points over Aduana Stars
Week 8 Results
- Hearts of Oak 1–0 Basake Holy Stars
[Martin Kakari] - AshantiGold 04 1–1 Asante Kotoko
[Samuel Boateng Fosu – Patrick Asiedu] - Bechem United 3–0 Debibi United
Isaiah Nyarko, Kelvin Appiah (71’ and 80’) - Berekum Chelsea 0–0 FC Samartex
(Goalless draw) - Bibiani Gold Stars 2–1 Heart of Lions
[Kwame Opoku, Stephen Afoakwa – John Arthur] - Dreams FC 1–3 Vision FC
[Setsofia Agetey – Sherif Mohammed Iddrisu 2x, Ibrahim Larbi] - Karela United 1–2 Port City FC
[Owusu Ansah – Iddi Mahfuz 2x] - Medeama SC 1–0 Aduana FC
[Nana Kofi Babil] - Young Apostles 1–2 Swedru All Blacks
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