Canada names Herdman new leader of men's programme

Herdman, who took over the women’s team in 2011 and led them to Olympic bronze in 2012 and 2016, replaces Octavio Zambrano and will be tasked with getting Canada to the next World Cup in 2022. Canada's only appearance at the tournament was in 1986.

(Reuters)

“We welcome John to this new role as he brings his success aligning Canada Soccer’s Women’s National Team Programme over the past six years,” said Canada Soccer President Steven Reed.

(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Peter Rutherford)