Tehrantimes - Mohammad Mayeli Kohan has been appointed as new head coach of Iran’s First Division football team Malavan Bandar Anzali.

Malavan was relegated from the Iran Professional League at the end of the last season.

Mayeli Kohan, who led Iran futsal team to the fourth place at 1992 FIFA Futsal World Cup, has penned a one-year contract with the team.

He also coached Iran national team in 1996 AFC Asian Cup and finished in third place with the team after defeating Kuwait in Penalty shootout.

The former Persepolis midfielder has also coached Saipa, Paykan, Foolad and Saba in Iran Professional League.