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CAPE TOWN. – Former Bafana Bafana captain Steven Pienaar has been named as the first ever international ambassador for English Premiership soccer side Everton, the club announced.

Pienaar, who amassed more than 200 appearances for the Toffees, will be taking up an ambassadorial role that will see him focus on supporting commercial activities for the club and its official partners, as well as helping to continue to build the profile of Everton across the globe. The skilful winger, known as “Schillo” represented Bafana Bafana on more than 60 occasions – captaining the side handful of times and was a key player in South Africa’s World Cup squads in 2002 and 2010.

Speaking about his new role, 36-year-old Pienaar said: “I have felt enormous affection for the club since the day I first signed and I am both honoured and delighted to become an official International Ambassador.

“Everton Football Club is very special to me and I look forward to further developing our unique bond in my new role and helping to spread the word of its fantastic work. This is a very proud day for me and I am delighted to be returning to a club that made me feel so welcome as a player.” – Sport24.