Maritzburg United have parted ways with their head coach Clive Barker.
Barker joined the Team of Choice on a two-year deal in September, but after just one win in six League games ‘The Dog’ is heading for the exit. United, who started the season with Mandla Ncikazi in charge, are propping up the Absa Premiership standings with five points from 11 games.
Steve Komphela steered the club to a best-ever eighth-place finish last term before switching alliances to Kaizer Chiefs.
Barker joined the Team of Choice on a two-year deal in September, but after just one win in six League games ‘The Dog’ is heading for the exit. United, who started the season with Mandla Ncikazi in charge, are propping up the Absa Premiership standings with five points from 11 games.
Steve Komphela steered the club to a best-ever eighth-place finish last term before switching alliances to Kaizer Chiefs.
Maritzburg United chairman Farouk Kadodia believes the pressure was too much for a coach of Clive Barker’s age, prompting the two parties to part ways.
Maritzburg’s next match is on December 20 against Platinum Stars and club will find are now in search of a “relegation specialist” to rescue them from their position at the bottom of the table.
Maritzburg’s next match is on December 20 against Platinum Stars and club will find are now in search of a “relegation specialist” to rescue them from their position at the bottom of the table.
By: Farai Diza
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