Uzbekistan Our Main Rival in U-15 CAFA: Coach
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s U-15 girls’ football team coach Shadi Mahini says that Uzbekistan is their main rival in the CAFA U-15 Championship 2022.
The competition is being held from October 21 to 25 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
“Our first goal is to increase the team's experience and level of preparation, and we will also think about getting the good results in the tournament,” Mahini said. “To win the match increases the team's self-confidence and self-belief, and we are also trying to achieve victory.”
Iran is scheduled to meet Uzbekistan in its opening match and Mahini said it is the main rival.
“We respect all the teams in the tournament, but Uzbekistan is considered our main rival. However, Tajikistan has always been one of the competitors that have shown good performance in CAFA,” she added.