Thursday, 22 December 2016

South Africa sack coach Ephraim Mashaba following public outburst

• ‘Seriousness of Mashaba’s actions’ forced head coach to be released
• SAFA start search for new coach with aim of reaching 2018 World Cup

Ephraim Mashaba has been sacked as South Africa coach despite leading the side to a crucial World Cup qualifying victory over Senegal last month, the country’s football association confirmed on Thursday.

A disciplinary committee found Mashaba guilty of several offences following his public outburst aimed at the association president Danny Jordaan and guests directly after the 2-1 victory over Senegal on 12 November.

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