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Dunga to coach Brazil Olympic team again

Brazil coach Dunga will once again lead the nation's Olympic team on home soil next year.

Dunga will lead Brazil's bid for Olympic gold in football for a second time after being confirmed as coach Alexandre Gallo's replacement.

The current Selecao boss combined the senior job and Olympic duties in 2008, but they could only secure a bronze in Beijing.

Mano Menezes led Brazil to the final in London three years ago, with a stellar squad including the likes of Neymar, Thiago Silva and Oscar – but the side lost the gold medal match to Mexico.

Gallo had been set to combine his role as Brazil's Under-20 coach with a role at next year's Rio games, which will likely see the hosts set as overwhelming favorites on home soil.