Chippa United have parted ways with Dan Malesela while confirming the appointment of Eric Tinkler as their new coach.
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The 48-year-old has since put pen to paper on a one-year contract with an option to renew and will start with immediate effect.
The Chilli Boys have had a poor start to the new season, having claimed one draw while scumming to two defeats in their opening three games. They currently occupy 15th place in the Absa Premiership standings with one point.
The club released the following statement on the matter, which reads: ‘Chippa United hereby confirm that it has parted ways with Head Coach Dan Malesela.
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‘The Club would like to thank Coach Dan for his contribution to the club over the past and current season and wish him the best with his future endeavours.
‘The club furthermore wishes to confirm the appointment of Eric Tinkler. No stranger to the Premiership, Coach Tinkler and has had an illustrious career at the helm of top clubs, including Orlando Pirates, Cape Town City, and SuperSport United, achieving several milestones, including guiding both Pirates and SuperSport to Confederations finals and leading the Citizens to a Telkom Knockout Cup title plus third-place finish in the league in the 2016-17 season.
‘The club believes that his proven abilities fit in perfectly its objectives and wish him every success in the Eastern Cape.
‘Tinkler has a penned a one-year contract with an option to renew and will start with immediate effect.’
