Afshin Ghotbi among candidates for Iran U23 football team coaching role

(MENAFN) According to recent reports, former Persepolis football team head coach Afshin Ghotbi is being considered as a potential candidate to take charge of the coachless Iran U23 football team. The team are currently without a coach following the resignation of Mehdi Mahdavikia from his post as head coach of the U23 team in October 2022. With only four months remaining until the 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualification, a decision will need to be made soon.

One of the candidates for the role is Ghotbi, who has previously worked with the U23 team director Habib Kashani in Persepolis, where he led the Iranian football club to a title in the domestic league back in 2008. Ghotbi, who is 59 years old, has also worked as head coach in the Iran national football team and Foolad club.

Alongside Ghotbi, Paykan coach Mojtaba Hosseini and Zob Ahan trainer Mehdi Tartar are also two potential candidates for the role. However, Ghotbi's experience and proven track record in leading successful teams could give him an edge over other competitors.

The 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup will be held from September 4 to 12 in Qatar and will act as the AFC qualifiers for the 2024 Paris Olympics men’s football tournament. With the stakes high, it is crucial for the Iran U23 team to have a coach who can lead the team to success in the upcoming tournament.

In conclusion, it will be interesting to see who is ultimately chosen for the role of head coach of the Iran U23 football team. While there are several strong candidates, the experience and success of Afshin Ghotbi could make him the best option for the team as they prepare for the 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualification.

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