Ruben Garcia (died 20 May 2021) was an Argentine football coach and former player. He coached the Angola national football team in 1989.[1][2][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ruben Garcia | ||
| Place of birth | Argentina | ||
| Date of death | May 20, 2021 | ||
| Place of death | Luanda, Angola | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 1989 | Angola national football team | ||
Coaching career edit
Ruben Garcia coached the Angola national team in 1989, during the 1990 World Cup qualifiers. He led the team to a historic 2–0 victory over Uruguay in a friendly match at the Estádio da Cidadela in Luanda. He also guided the team to a 2–2 draw with Zambia and a 2–0 win over Malawi in the qualifiers. However, Angola failed to qualify for the World Cup after losing to Nigeria in the final round.[4]
Death edit
Ruben Garcia died on 20 May 2021 in Luanda, Angola, at the age of 82. He had been suffering from an illness.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Morreu Rubén Garcia". luandapost.com.
- ^ "Antigo seleccionador defende reorganização nos Palancas Negras". sapo.pt.
- ^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Cameroon vs. Angola". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- ^ "Angola - List of International Matches - RSSSF". Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- ^ "Angola: Former National Soccer Team Coach Ruben Garcia Dies". Retrieved 23 April 2023.