Ruben García (football manager) explained

Ruben Garcia
Fullname:	Ruben Garcia
Birth Place:	Argentina
Death Date:	May 20, 2021
Death Place:	Luanda, Angola
Manageryears1:	1989
Managerclubs1:	Angola national football team

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]}

Coaching career

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

Ruben Garcia died on 20 May 2021 in Luanda, Angola, at the age of 82. He had been suffering from an illness.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Morreu Rubén Garcia. luandapost.com.
2. Web site: Antigo seleccionador defende reorganização nos Palancas Negras. sapo.pt.
3. Web site: Strack-Zimmermann . Benjamin . Cameroon vs. Angola . 2023-04-23 . www.national-football-teams.com . en.
4. Web site: Angola - List of International Matches - RSSSF . 23 April 2023.
5. Web site: Angola: Former National Soccer Team Coach Ruben Garcia Dies . 23 April 2023.