Marziyeh Jafari was named AFC Women’s Coach of the Year, marking a major milestone for Iranian women’s football.
Jafari’s achievement was recognized during the ceremony hosted in Riyadh, where the continent’s best players, coaches, and officials were honored.
In futsal, Salar Aghapour claimed the AFC Futsal Player of the Year award after an impressive season. Moslem Oladghobad and Mohammad Osamen Mousa were also among the nominees, underscoring Iran’s dominance in Asian futsal.
Meanwhile, renowned Iranian referee Alireza Faghani and his two assistants received the AFC Special Refereeing Award.
Faghani, one of Asia’s most respected officials, officiated key matches in the past year, including the opening and final games of the FIFA Club World Cup.
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation won the prestigious AFC Platinum Award for Best Member Association, with Iran and Japan also nominated.
