Asante Kotoko will begin life without head coach Eric Tinkler when they host Karela United at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Thursday, October 1, 2026.Tinkler resigned from his position after Sundays 2-0 defeat to Aduana FC, with the South African returning home to take up an opportunity in his native country.Kotoko will be hoping to respond with a victory as they look to regain momentum after a difficult start to the Ghana Premier League season.The Porcupine Warriors have managed just one win from their opening four matches, alongside two draws and one defeat. Their latest setback came against Aduana despite the visitors playing the entire second half with 10 men.Kotoko, however, have a strong recent record against Karela United in Kumasi. They have remained unbeaten in their last six league meetings at home, recording three wins and three consecutive 1-1 draws.Their overall home form has been less convincing, with four wins, one draw and four defeats in their last nine league matches at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.Karela United head into the game with renewed confidence after securing a 1-0 victory over Hearts of Oak last Saturday. It was their second win of the campaign.The Tamale-based side have scored in each of their four league matches this season, but their away record remains a concern.Karela are winless in their last four away league games, with one draw followed by three consecutive defeats. They have conceded at least twice in each of those three losses.They will be hoping to end that run in Kumasi and secure their first league victory on the road since beating Dreams FC 1-0 in February 2026.For Kotoko, the match offers an immediate opportunity to move on from Tinklers departure and return to winning ways.
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