South Africa will announce who is to lead the team in the 2010 World Cup after the World Cup in Germany this year according to reports today.

An interim coach will be appointed for the Cosafa Cup, according to South African Football Association (SAFA) president Molefi Oliphant. He said "In mid April we will know who the coach for the Cosafa Cup will be. On February 27 Sturu Pasiya, chairperson of SAFA's technical committee, indicated that to me. As for a long-term coach to take the team to the World Cup in 2010, we will probably announce a candidate after this year's World Cup."

It was reported the other day that Danny Jordaan would like to see current England coach Sven Goran Eriksson take over but the annual salary may be a little too much for SAFA. However today Oliphant has said "If you want good things in life, one must be prepared to pay," possibly an indication that SAFA will be going after the Swede.

All good news for South Africa. A high profile manager for 2010 with strong experience could mean the difference and a Swede isn't that bad.