Mehdi Mahdavikia Takes Charge of Iran U-23 Team
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Legendary football player Mehdi Mahdavikia took charge of Iran U-23 football team.
On Sunday, the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) announced that the 43-year-old coach will lead the team.
He will coach the team in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 Qualifiers in October.
The team was without a coach since parting company with Hamid Estili in January 2020.
Mahdavikia owns Kia Academy and has introduced young talented players to Iran football in recent years.