Duiker to lead Gunners on permanent basis

Duiker led Gunners to a top five finish last season although he held the fort on a caretaker basis following the departure of Daniel ‘Chicco’ Nare in the middle of the season. Gunners’ spokesperson, Edwin Mabapa said although the contract has not been signed yet, an agreement has been reached for Duiker to lead the team next season. 

“The contract was supposed to be signed on May 2016. The signing however did not materialise because he has also been held by the national Under-23 commitments,” Mabapa said. Duiker’s clean record towards the end of the season left an impressive mark on the team’s leadership. Since he headed the club in March, he did not register any defeat in more than eight games.