Manager of World Cup hosts South Africa quits

Joel Santana today resigned as coach of World Cup hosts South Africa.

Manager of World Cup hosts South Africa quits
Mon, 19 Oct, 2009 - 18:40

Joel Santana today resigned as coach of World Cup hosts South Africa.

The Brazilian came under fire after a poor run of results which saw them lose eight of nine games - their only win coming against minnows Madagascar.

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