Glorea Bentil, AfricaNews reporter in Accra, Ghana Photo: Hiddink in blue jacket
West African country and World Cup finalists Ivory Coast have approached former Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink to manage the national team at the World Cup in South Africa, various media have said. They are looking for a new head coach following the departure of Bosnian gaffer Vahid Halilhodzic.
"The interest from Ivory Coast is real, but first I have to analyze the situation. I need to resolve some matters before making my decision. Didier Drogba asked me in the name of the players to accept the invitation. The Ivorian Federation is also very interested," the Dutchman was quoted as saying by various reporters according to Goal.com.
Former coach Halilhodzic was sacked following the team's disappointing performances at the African Nations Cup earlier this year.
Hiddink's contract with Russia is due to expire at the end of June, meaning that he'll need permission from the Russian FA if he is to accept the Ivory Coast job. The Dutchman has already signed a two-year contract with the Turkish FA to lead Turkey during the Euro 2012 qualification campaign.
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