Toshiya Miura will take over as the new coach of the national football team, the Vietnam Football Federation announced May 8.
The VFF interveiwed the Japanese the previous day for a grueling 10 hours before announcing they were giving him a contract for until the end of 2016.
Miura, though not a famous player, is renowned as a coach, having managed many J.League clubs.
His installation is expected to take place in Ho Chi Minh City on May 9. He replaces Hoang Van Phuc.
