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05/05/2008 22:02 - (SA)
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Flamengo announced on Monday they have hired Caio jnr as coach to replace Joel Santana, who will take over as manager of the South African national team.
The announcement came a day after Santana led Flamengo to a 3-1 victory over rival Botafogo for the Rio de Janeiro state championship. It was Flamengo's 30th state title, tying Fluminense for most in history.
Santana, who will replace former Brazil manager Carlos Alberto Parreira in South Africa, will command Flamengo one last time - against Mexico's America on Wednesday in the second leg of their second-round encounter in the Copa Libertadores. Flamengo won the first leg 4-2 in Mexico.
Caio was coaching Goias, who were upset by minnows Itumbiara in the Goias state final on Sunday.
"It's an enormous challenge to coach Flamengo," he said. "But I have confidence on my work. With time, I'm sure I will gain the respect of the players and of the fans."
Flamengo, a five-time national champion, is Brazil's most popular club.
- AP
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