JOHANNESBURG (AP): With just over 200 days left before the start of Africa's first World Cup, South Africa is in need of a miracle worker if the footballing fortunes of the host nation are to be revived.
The team has been left in disarray after a series of losses that has seen South Africa slump to 85th in the FIFA rankings. The departure of Brazilian coach Joel Santana was welcomed with headlines Tuesday reading "Adeus Amigo," and "We need a Messiah."
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