Tovey named South Africa technical director

JOHANNESBURG: Africa Cup of Nations-winning captain Neil Tovey has been appointed South Africa technical director, the national football association announced Saturday.
The 52-year-old, who has been working as a television pundit and part-time coach, is expected to develop young talent and create a uniform playing style for national teams.
National football association official Natasha Tsichlas said: “Neil understands the South African football culture and has a successful track record.” Tovey skippered Bafana Bafana (The Boys) to a 2-0 triumph over Tunisia in the 1996 Cup of Nations final in Soweto, watched by a capacity 80,000 crowd that included then President Nelson Mandela.