Zico gets nod from JFA for Japan job

Zico gets nod from JFA for Japan job

NARITA, Japan - Former Brazil star Zico arrives at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on July 20 to sign a contract with the Japan Football Association to take over as manager of Japan. He will replace Frenchman Philippe Troussier, who stepped down after leading co-hosts Japan to an unprecedented place in the last 16 in the World Cup.

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