Bosnian set to take charge of Japan national team this month . The 62-year-old replaces sacked Mexican Javier Aguirre . Former Mexico coach Carlos Queiroz was fired in December after a disappointing World Cup qualifying campaign and the appointment is seen as an attempt by FIFA president Sepp Blatter to restore order at football's governing He also took charge of the Ivory Coast at the 2010 finals .
Bosnian set to take charge of Japan national team this month . The 62-year-old replaces sacked Mexican Javier Aguirre . Halilhodzic coached surprise package Algeria at 2014 World Cup . He also took charge of the Ivory Coast at the 2010 finals .