Jafari: AFC nomination an honor for Iranian women’s football

Marziyeh Jafari, the head coach of Iran’s women’s national football team and the Bam Khatoon club, has been named a finalist for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Coach of the Year award. This marks the second consecutive year that Jafari has been shortlisted for the honor.

Jafari characterized the nomination as a significant achievement for the broader landscape of Iranian women’s football. The recognition highlights her ongoing role in the development and competitive standing of the sport within the region.