South Africa keen on Eriksson

Sven-Goran Eriksson is being targeted by South Africa to coach the side when they host the 2010 World Cup.

Tue, 21 Mar, 2006 - 15:58

Sven-Goran Eriksson is being targeted by South Africa to coach the side when they host the 2010 World Cup.

Eriksson is stepping down as England head coach after this summer’s World Cup finals, and Danny Jordaan, 2010’s chief executive, believes he would ideal for South Africa.

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