Tinkler calls for focus as Kotoko face in-form Samartex on Sunday

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Kumasi Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler has urged his players to focus on what they can control ahead of their Ghana Premier League clash against FC Samartex.

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Kotoko will travel to the Nsenkyire Arena in Samreboi on Sunday, September 20, for their Week 3 fixture. Tinkler, who took charge during the offseason, has guided Kotoko to an unbeaten start, with a 2-1 win over Kpando Heart of Lions followed by a 2-2 draw against debutants Debibi United.

Samartex have also made a strong start under new head coach Nana Kweku Agyemang, winning both of their opening games to sit second on the league table. Kotoko are currently fourth and will be looking to extend their unbeaten run against the in-form Samartex side.

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Ahead of the clash, Tinkler called on his players to remain focused on the task at hand and the factors within their control.

“I said to the players we need to think about focusing on the controllables.”

A trip to the Nsenkyire Sports Arena this Sunday. #GPLMD3 pic.twitter.com/NudxJemb3x

— Asante Kotoko SC – 2X CAF CL Winners🥇 (@AsanteKotoko_SC) September 17, 2026

“We can’t control the fact that the trip will be a very long trip that is just a fact and we have to accept it but we’ve got to try to make the best of it.”

Preparing for the weekend’s challenge.#UnitedinHeritageDrivenbyExcellence pic.twitter.com/hJysr0SIZF

— Asante Kotoko SC – 2X CAF CL Winners🥇 (@AsanteKotoko_SC) September 16, 2026

“Playing against Samartex is not going to be an easy game but our actions will determine the results” Tinkler said.