The Uzbekistan Football Association has announced the appointment of Fabio Cannavaro as the new head coach of the national team.

Cannavaro, a former World Cup winner with Italy, has signed a two-year contract with the Uzbekistan Football Association.

The Italian coach has experience managing teams in Asia, having led the China national team from 2015 to 2016.

He will be tasked with leading Uzbekistan to success in upcoming international tournaments, including the Asian Cup and World Cup qualifiers.

Cannavaro's appointment is seen as a positive step for Uzbekistan football, bringing in a high-profile coach with international experience.