With just over two weeks to go before the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, the-AFC.com takes a look at the 24 tacticians who will lead the continent’s best in what promises to be another thrilling edition of the AFC Asian Cup.
Ghalenoei returned to take charge of Iran for the second time in the aftermath of the country’s involvement in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The former Esteghlal coach will be eager to improve on his previous performance at the upcoming tournament in Qatar.
Ghalenoei was in charge of Team Melli in 2007 when the Iranians crashed out in the quarter-finals in a penalty shoot-out against Korea Republic.
Team Melli has been drawn in Group C along with the UAE, Palestine and Hong Kong.