South Africa: Baxter Named New South Africa Coach

Johannesburg — Englishman Stuart Baxter has been named the new coach of the South African men's senior football team . This confirms weeks-long speculation Baxter would be returning for a second spell at the helm of the side. The 63-year-old succeeds Ephraim Mashaba, who was dismissed in December.

Chief Executive Officer of the South African Football Association, Dennis Mumble, confirmed an agreement had been reached with Baxter's current employer, Supersport United on the release of the coach.

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