Steven Pienaar Becomes Coach, Thanks Moyes for Chance to Shadow Training at West Ham

South African football legend Steven Pienaar has posted adorable photos of himself shadowing training sessions under David Moyes, at Premier League side West Ham United.

During his active playing time, Pienaar primarily played as a winger, but also played as an attacking midfielder.

Pienaar played at club level in South Africa, the Netherlands, Germany and England for respective clubs Ajax Cape Town, Ajax, Borussia Dortmund, Everton, Tottenham Hotspur, Sunderland and Bidvest Wits.

According to the pictures the 40-year-old shared on his Twitter account, the South African was spotted in a good mood with Moyes in training.

Steven Pienaar's statement about Moyes

''Thanks Gaffer for allowing me to shadow the training sessions, the advice and knowledge that you shared with me.''

EPL: where is West Ham?

After nine games played so far this season in the Premier League, West Ham United are currently occupying 13th position on the table with 10 points.

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The team is one point ahead of Crystal Palace and Everton, and one point behind Fulham on the log. Palace has one game in hand.

Noble returns to West Ham

Sports Brief earlier reported that former captain of the club, Mark Noble would return to West Ham United as its sporting director.

Noble hung his boots at the end of last season after 18 years. He is expected to begin at the club in January next year.

In a statement, the club said Noble would be working closely with David Moyes and the West Ham board - to hopefully improve the Hammers' fortunes of late.

Roy Keane: SA a favourite

Sports Brief also reported how South Africa received an image boost from a welcome source.

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane said that South Africa is one of his three top holiday destinations, along with Argentina and Australia.

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His praise for the country came at an opportune moment, following a recent tragedy that occurred in Mpumalanga.

Earlier this month, German tourist was shot and killed in what is believed to be an attempted hijacking in the Kruger National Park region of the province.