Jankovic confident ahead of World Cup qualifiers opener

STORY: Jankovic confident ahead of World Cup qualifiers opener SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 15, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): ALEKSANDAR JANKOVIC, Head coach of China's men's national football team 2. various of China's men's national football team training 3. various of press conference 4. various of Thailand's men's national football team training STORYLINE: The head coach of China's men's national football team Aleksandar Jankovic is brimming with confidence for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers Round 2 as his side visits Thailand in the opening round on Thursday. Having managed three wins, two draws and three defeats since his appointment in February, Jankovic is ready to steer China to begin its 13th quest for the World Cup, and the Serbian is never coy on his ambitions for the quadrennial gala. Jankovic attended the pre-match press conference on Wednesday. SOUNDBITE (English): ALEKSANDAR JANKOVIC, Head coach of China'

New Vietnam football coach Troussier

New Vietnam football coach Troussier

Former Japan football coach Philippe Troussier speaks after his appointment as the new head coach of Vietnam is announced by the country's governing body at a ceremony in Hanoi on Feb. 27, 2023.

Nakahata introduced as 1st Yokohama DeNA manager

Nakahata introduced as 1st Yokohama DeNA manager

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Former Yomiuri Giants batting coach Kiyoshi Nakahata poses during a press conference in Yokohama on Dec. 9, 2011. The Yokohama DeNA BayStars announced the appointment of Nakahata as their first manager under the ownership of DeNA Co.

Okada's appointment as national coach made official

Okada's appointment as national coach made official

TOKYO, Japan - The Japan Football Association finalized the appointment of Takeshi Okada as national coach at an Executive Committee meeting on Dec. 7. Photo shows Okada expressing his aspiration for the World Cup championship during a news conference in Tokyo after the appointment. Okada, 51, took over from Ivica Osim, who suffered a stroke on Nov. 16.

Okada's appointment as national coach made official

Okada's appointment as national coach made official

TOKYO, Japan - The Japan Football Association finalized the appointment of Takeshi Okada as national coach at an Executive Committee meeting on Dec. 7. Photo shows Okada expressing his aspiration for the World Cup championship during a news conference in Tokyo after the appointment. Okada, 51, took over from Ivica Osim, who suffered a stroke on Nov. 16.

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 (R) and Japan Football Association President Saburo Kawabuchi swaps pens after signing a deal for the appointment of Osim as Japan's national soccer team coach at a Tokyo hotel on July 21.

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 (R) and Japan Football Association President Saburo Kawabuchi swaps pens after signing a deal for the appointment of Osim as Japan's national soccer team coach at a Tokyo hotel on July 21. (Kyodo)

Okada's appointment as national coach made official

Okada's appointment as national coach made official

TOKYO, Japan - The Japan Football Association finalized the appointment of Takeshi Okada as national coach at an Executive Committee meeting on Dec. 7. Photo shows Okada expressing his aspiration for the World Cup championship during a news conference in Tokyo after the appointment. Okada, 51, took over from Ivica Osim, who suffered a stroke on Nov. 16. (Kyodo)

Okada's appointment as national coach made official

Okada's appointment as national coach made official

TOKYO, Japan - The Japan Football Association finalized the appointment of Takeshi Okada as national coach at an Executive Committee meeting on Dec. 7. Photo shows Okada expressing his aspiration for the World Cup championship during a news conference in Tokyo after the appointment. Okada, 51, took over from Ivica Osim, who suffered a stroke on Nov. 16. (Kyodo)

Nakahata introduced as 1st Yokohama DeNA manager

Nakahata introduced as 1st Yokohama DeNA manager

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Former Yomiuri Giants batting coach Kiyoshi Nakahata poses during a press conference in Yokohama on Dec. 9, 2011. The Yokohama DeNA BayStars announced the appointment of Nakahata as their first manager under the ownership of DeNA Co. (Kyodo)

France warms up in Seoul

France warms up in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea - Coach Roger Lemerre (C) runs together with members of his French national team in Seoul on June 8 as they warm up for their appointment with Japan in the final of the Confederations Cup in Yokohama on June 10. (Yonhap-Kyodo)