Football Association retains Nishino as head coachFootball Association of Thailand president Somyot Poompunmuang (left) and Akira Nishino pose for a photo on Friday after the coach has been given a two-year contract extension to manage the Thai senior and Under-23 national teams. (Football Association of Thailand photo)The Football Association of Thailand on Friday gave a two-year contract extension to former Samurai Blue boss Akira Nishino as dual national team manager, praising his work with both the senior men's and under-23 sides. I understand football fans have high expectations for the national team, so, I will give my best effort to meet those expectations," Nishino said. The former Japan national team manager was appointed dual head coach in July after an extended run of poor performances by the senior men's side. After his contract extension, Nishino said his first task is preparing the Thai senior national team, the War Elephants, to qualify for the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar.

Source: Bangkok Post January 24, 2020 09:22 UTC