Sept 9 (Reuters) - Curacao ⁠managerDick Advocaat has signed a ⁠contract extension keeping him in charge ‌through July, the country's football federation announced on Wednesday.

The agreement ensures stability following a turbulent ​period for the Dutch ⁠coach and the ⁠Caribbean nation. Advocaat originally led Curacao to ⁠a ‌historic qualification for the recent World Cup before stepping down, ⁠only to return in May, replacing ​Fred ‌Rutten.

"This is a fantastic group to ⁠work with," ​Advocaat said. “We have achieved something special together, and I look forward to continuing ⁠to build on what ​we have accomplished with the players and staff."

Curacao finished bottom of Group E at ⁠the World Cup in North America, earning a point when they held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw on ​June 21.

Advocaat will soon ⁠announce his squad for upcoming CONCACAF ​Nations League fixtures against ‌Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and ​Trinidad and Tobago.

(Reporting by Tommy Lund in GdanskEditing by Christian Radnedge)