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George Elokobi pens new Maidstone United deal

Maidstone United manager George Elokobi celebrates victory over EFL side Ipswich Town PICTURE: Alamy

George Elokobi has been rewarded for lead Maidstone United to their best ever FA Cup run by being awarded a new contract.

Elokobi guided the Stones through seven ties – including victories over EFL sides Barrow, Stevenage and Ipswich Town –  to reach the fifth round of the competition before bowing out at Coventry City.

And with six weeks of the season remaining, his side are also in hunt for promotion in National League South at the first time of asking as they battle for a place in the play-offs.

CUP KINGS: Maidstone United players and staff after the Emirates FA Cup fifth round match at the Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry. Picture: Alamy

On extending his current deal until the end of the 2025/26 season, the former Wolverhampton Wanderers said: “I’m extremely pleased to carry on the work we’ve been doing at Maidstone United Football Club.

“The project continues and I’m delighted to have signed a contract extension.”

Picture: Alamy

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