Ivory Coast have reportedly sacked coach Vahid Halilhodzic ahead of World Cup finals . Russia coach Guus Hiddink is among the favorites to take over for football 's showpiece tournament starting in June , according to a report from the British Press Association which was carried on the Web site of world ruling body FIFA on Saturday . The former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker was in charge for the last two qualifiers against Nigeria and Ghana but has been replaced by his assistant Andre Ayew after a poor start to their campaign. Russia coach Guus Hiddink linked with role before taking up job with Turkey in August .
Ivory Coast have reportedly sacked coach Vahid Halilhodzic ahead of World Cup finals . The former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker was in charge for the last two qualifiers against Nigeria and Ghana but has been replaced by his assistant Andre Ayew after a poor start to their campaign. Russia coach Guus Hiddink linked with role before taking up job with Turkey in August .