TEHARN - Yahya Golmuhammadi was officially appointed as head coach of Iran’s U-23 national football team.
Following the termination of his contract with Iraqi club Duhok football team, the Football Federation of Iran announced Golmuhammadi’s appointment to lead the U-23 national team. 
Golmuhammadi has previously coached several Iranian clubs, including Saba Battery, Zob Ahan and Persepolis.
The 55-year-old coach enjoyed considerable success with Persepolis, winning multiple Persian Gulf Pro League titles and leading the Tehran-based club to the final of the AFC Champions League.
Hussein Abdi was the most recent coach of Iran’s U2-3 team but stepped down after the team’s group-stage elimination at the Nagoya Asian Games.
Golmuhammadi to strengthen their preparations for upcoming international competitions.