Jan 20 (Reuters) - The ‌Venezuelan Football Federation appointed former defender Oswaldo ‌Vizcarrondo as the national team's head coach on ‌Tuesday, ending his interim role following the dismissal of Argentine Fernando Batista.

Vizcarrondo, who earned 80 caps for Venezuela and represented ‍the country at four Copa ‍America tournaments, will lead ‌the country through the qualifying process for the ‍2030 World ​Cup.