OMNISPORT

Germany head coach Joachim Low has extended his contract until 2018.

Low guided Germany to glory in last year's World Cup as they beat Argentina 1-0 in the Rio de Janeiro showpiece in July.

That success marked Germany's fourth world title, although they have since stumbled in qualification for Euro 2016, taking seven points from four group games.

Despite those slightly disappointing results, the German Football Association (DFB) has opted to put its long-term faith in Low, who has designs on further glory.

"I'm very happy," Low said. "We still have big intentions and we're highly motivated.

"Thank you to the presidential board for their show of faith. We feel very much at home here at the DFB."

Low took over as head coach in 2006, following Jurgen Klinsmann.

Former Stuttgart boss Low led Germany to the final of Euro 2008 and the last eight of the 2010 World Cup before losing in the semi-finals of Euro 2012.

He finally took his side all the way in Brazil, earning the FIFA Coach of the Year award for their superb performance in South America.

Meanwhile, general manager Oliver Bierhoff has also signed a new contract and will take on the additional duty of project management of the DFB academy until 2020.