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South African coach Santana fit to resume duties

South Africa coach Joel Santana will arrive in time to take charge of the team`s international friendly against Serbia after being prevented from flying from his native Brazil last week because of a high temperature.

Pretoria: South Africa coach Joel Santana will arrive in time to take charge of the team`s international friendly against Serbia after being prevented from flying from his native Brazil last week because of a high temperature.
The South African Football Association said on Monday doctors had given the 60-year-old Santana the all clear to travel from his Rio de Janeiro home for Wednesday`s match in Pretoria.Santana would arrive in time to direct a final training session on Tuesday, the association`s statement said. The match is one of seven games the World Cup hosts have organised this year to prepare for next year`s tournament. Bureau Report