Football: New Zealand hand coach contract extension ahead of World Cup opener


WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand's women's football team have received a boost ahead of their World Cup final opener against the Netherlands on Tuesday after coach Tom Sermanni was given a contract extension through next year's Tokyo Olympics.

The 64-year-old Scotsman was initially appointed only until after the June 7-July 7 tournament in France but has been rewarded with an extended deal after restoring the culture of the team.

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