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Brazil great Zico has been appointed as the coach of Iraq on a one year contract, the nation's football federation has confirmed.
The 58-year-old, who has earlier coached Japan, Fenerbahce and CSKA Moscow, replaces Wolfgang Sidka, who was not offered a new agreement.
Zico will take charge of the side with instant effect as the Iraqis get ready for the next stage of their World Cup qualifying campaign.
Iraq has been drawn along China, Jordan and Singapore in Group A in the third round of qualifying, and will face the Jordanians on September 2.
The 58-year-old, who has earlier coached Japan, Fenerbahce and CSKA Moscow, replaces Wolfgang Sidka, who was not offered a new agreement.
Zico will take charge of the side with instant effect as the Iraqis get ready for the next stage of their World Cup qualifying campaign.
Iraq has been drawn along China, Jordan and Singapore in Group A in the third round of qualifying, and will face the Jordanians on September 2.
