Two changes to Iran’s WAFF squad

PFDC – TEHRAN, Carlos Queiroz made two changes to his 20-man squad for the West Asian football federation (WAFF) championship.

Hossein Mahini had to be crossed off the list due to administrative issues on Tuesday and was replaced by 20-year-old rightback Vahid Esmailbeigi.

On Wednesday Fajr Sepasi striker Mehdi Nazari (22) was named to fill in for Arash Afshin, who will be on trial with OSC Lille instead of joining Team Melli’s young squad in the tournament.

Iran will kick off their campaign against Saudi Arabia on Sunday.