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Al Wakrah name Poya Asbaghi as head coach

Published: 03 Jan 2025 - 10:32 am | Last Updated: 03 Jan 2025 - 10:33 am
Poya Asbaghi leads a training session yesterday.

Poya Asbaghi leads a training session yesterday.

The Peninsula

DOHA: Qatar Stars League side Al Wakrah yesterday named Iranian coach Poya Asbaghi to lead the side after signing a contract that can be extended until the end of next season.

Asbaghi, who also served as Al Rayyan’s coach earlier this season, will replace Ali Rahma Al Marri.

The 39-year-old led team’s first training session yesterday as Al Wakrah prepare to resume their campaign in the top flight with a match against Al Ahli on January 11.

The Blue Wave are currently placed in seventh position with 14 points, 11 points behind leaders Al Duhail.