South African club Durban City FC have confirmed the appointment of former Asante Kotoko coach Eric Tinkler as their new coach. The club announced the appointment of the former Bafana Bafana player in a club statement on Thursday, October 8. Durban City FC are delighted to announce the appointment of Eric Tinkler as their new Africa Cup of Nations Head Coach. Winning with Bafana Bafana, Tinkler has coached sides such as Orlando Pirates, Cape Town City and SuperSport United. He most recently coached Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko. He takes over after parting ways with former head coach Khalil Ben Yusif. The club said in a statement that it comes at a crucial point in the season as the club prepares to return to domestic action following the FIFA International break. Speaking after the appointment was made official, Eric Tinkler expressed his joy, stressing that joining the club was an easy decision. I am excited to be a part of what is being built here at Durban City FC. The club is very ambitious, they have already made positive steps in the short term by competing in the CAF Confederation Cup and that made my decision easy, Tinkler told the Durban City FC website. Democracy Cup with Porcupine Warriors.