DUSHANBE, 06.07.2022 (NIAT Khovar) – Rahmatullo Fuzaylov became the new head coach of U-17 football team of Tajikistan.

The team’s head coach Zayniddin Rahimov was relieved of his post at his own request. Together with Rahimov, his assistant Safarali Rahmonov also left the team.

Fuzaylov is a well-known defender of the national team of Tajikistan in the past. He previously headed such clubs as CSKA, Kuktosh, Istaravshan and Ravshan of Zafarobod. Additionally, Fuzaylov in different years was an assistant coach in the U-20 and U-23 Olympic teams of Tajikistan.

The U-17 football team 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers will play in the Group H against Afghanistan, East Timor and Mongolia. The group’s qualifying tournament will be held from October 5 through October 9 in Dushanbe.