JFA finalizes deal with Osim for Japan coach job

JFA finalizes deal with Osim for Japan coach job

TOKYO, Japan - Former JEF United Chiba manager Ivica Osim speaks at a press conference at a Tokyo hotel after being appointed as Japan's national soccer team coach. Osim, 65, takes over from Brazilian coach Zico, who left the post after four years in charge after Japan failed to advance to the knockout stage of the showcase tournament in Germany.

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