Some 20 competitors have vied for the position. Among them are Philippe Troussier, former manager of the Japanese team, England's national team coach Sven-Goran Eriksson, and Dutchman Van Hanegem.
Swiss-based Infront Sports & Media, the exclusive marketing partner for Team China, has selected eight candidates among the competitors.
The final decisoin will be made by the Chinese Football Association early next month.
Producer: Lu Xiaohong 
