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JOHANNESBURG - It seems Ernst Middendorp’s love affair with South Africa, which began in 2005, is over.
The former Kaizer Chiefs and Maritzburg United coach is calling time on his 18-year coaching career in the country.
Middendorp quit his job at Swallows FC to join the German third-division club SV Meppen.
He's being tasked with saving Meppen from relegation as they sit bottom of the log.
The coach leaves the Birds who are also struggling in third-last place in the DStv Premiership.
The loss in the final third of the season will come as a blow to their battle for survival.
Middendorp also coached Maritzburg, Chippa United, Golden Arrows and Bloemfontein Celtic.