Sanday Chongo Kabange, AfricaNews reporter in Lusaka, Zambia
Manuel Jose has decided to step down as Angola coach with immediate effect. The highly rated manager who steered the affairs of the national team at the just ended AFCON did not reveal a direct reason for his decision, but indicated that age played a role in his resignation.
"Everybody expressed their satisfaction with my work here but at the age of 64 what is left of my coaching career is short," said Jose.
He added: "I would like to thank the president of the Republic, Jose Eduardo dos Santos, the journalists and the humble people of this country, who have all been very supportive."
Jose has been in charge of Angola for only eight months and helped them to the quarter-finals of the African Nations Cup earlier this year.
He will be replaced by former assistant coach Zeca Amaral until the Angolan FA can find a permanent replacement, according to FIFA.com.
