The ceremony introducing Maisam Ashteyani as the head coach of Afghanistan's national beach soccer team was held on Monday in Kabul.
Officials from the Afghanistan Football Federation said at a press conference that Ashteyani has valuable experience and recognized credentials in beach soccer. After further evaluations, the federation decided to hire this Iranian coach.
Ashteyani’s contract as the head coach of the national beach soccer team is for three months. Based on his performance, this contract may be extended by the football federation in the future.
Some coaches and players of the national beach soccer team see Ashteyani’s appointment as a positive step toward the development of beach soccer in the country.
Before participating in the Asian qualifiers this year, the national beach soccer team will hold a training and talent scouting camp in Kabul and abroad.
Ashteyani's previously led the national team in recent years.