Sekhukhune United have announced Eric Tinkler as their new head coach, as first reported by iDiski Times.
The former Cape Town City coach, who left the Citizens at the end of last year, replaces Lehlohonolo Seema after he was fired last week.
Today, Tinkler was announced as new coach, while Marc Van Heerden is also part of his technical team, as revealed by this publication.
“Sekhukhune United Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Tinkler as Head Coach, he will immediately take the reins and lead the team,” the club stated.
“Tinkler is an accomplished football coach, with over 30 years of experience in the game, he holds UEFA and CAF A licenses with numerous other prestigious coaching badges.
“The new Head Coach is no stranger to success, having previously won the MTN 8 and Telkom Knockout tournaments and reaching numerous finals in the CAF Champions League, CAF Confederation Cup, and other domestic competitions. His best place finish in the league was a 2nd Position.
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“Eric can best be described as a forward thinking leader, who is ready to take on an ambitious team like Babina Noko to new heights.
“Head Coach Eric Tinkler will be assisted by Paulus Masehe, Marc Van Heerden, and Nascent Nkhwashu (Goalkeeper coach) in a new-look technical team.”
Speaking on this appointment, club Chairman Mr. Simon Malatji said: “We are honoured to have an experienced mentor like Tinkler, in charge of our project.”
Babina Noko are Tinkler’s sixth club after Orlando Pirates, Maritzburg United, Chippa United, SuperSport United and CT City.
