Esteqlal names Marfavi as new manager

MNA – Iran Pro League holder Esteqlal Club here Friday appointed Samad Marfavi as the new trainer.

Mohammad-Hossein Qarib, the capital-based club managing director, said Marfavi was picked as he was one of the best Esteqlal players and has achieved the expertise during his coaching career.

Marfavi was the assistant coach of Amir Qal’e-Noii in the past years.

He is filling Qal’e-Noii’s shoes as the trainer was last Monday installed as national head coach.