New Zealand Football (NZF) said on Wednesday they have a preferred candidate to coach the national men’s team but the appointment has been delayed due to a family health issue.New Zealand have been looking for a replacement for former coach Danny Hay, who decided to quit rather than re-apply for his job following a review of the All Whites’ failure to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar.NZF said their candidate for the full-time role was unable to take up the position for home friendlies against China in March, so Under-20s coach Darren Bazeley will fill the role on an interim basis.“The leading candidate for the permanent All Whites head coach role had to be called upon to help manage a family health issue,” NZF said in a statement.NZF boss Andrew Pragnell said the federation had made a contract offer to the leading candidate last month and were still hopeful of a signature. Warriors
New Zealand Football (NZF) said on Wednesday they have a preferred candidate to coach the national men’s team but the appointment has been delayed due to a family health issue.New Zealand have been looking for a replacement for former coach Danny Hay, who decided to quit rather than re-apply for his job following a review of the All Whites’ failure to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar.NZF said their candidate for the full-time role was unable to take up the position for home friendlies against China in March, so Under-20s coach Darren Bazeley will fill the role on an interim basis.“The leading candidate for the permanent All Whites head coach role had to be called upon to help manage a family health issue,” NZF said in a statement.NZF boss Andrew Pragnell said the federation had made a contract offer to the leading candidate last month and were still hopeful of a signature. Rng