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PTV - As a big leap forward for Iranian
football, 'Vision Iran' program by the AFC will go ahead with provisional
leagues on August 10 and 11.
Top Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Iranian officials including
General Secretary Paul Mony Samuel and Vision Asia Acting Director Brendan
Menton will attend the opening ceremony in Isfahan and Fars as sample
projects in Asia.
The Isfahan Provincial League (IPL) that will start on August 10 features 12
clubs, while the Fars Provincial League (FPL) will kick off with 14 clubs
just one day later on August 11.
The beginning rounds will be played based on regulations provided by Vision
Asia. The criteria to be observed by the AFC would be administration, legal,
finance, facilities, community links and sporting development capabilities
of each club.
The leagues are expected to provide a high level of competitive football for
clubs in Isfahan and Fars. The format of the competition is home-and-away
and the clubs are restricted to only employ coaches holding at least a 'C'
certificate from the AFC.
"These two leagues will create opportunities for football players in Isfahan
and Fars to play at a higher standard," said Vision Asia Acting Director
Menton."Iran is full of football talent and I am sure concentrating on the
Vision Iran program will provide a higher platform for players, clubs,
coaches, referees and officials to be successful."
To help improving the grassroots and youth individuals, an under 11 years
old School's Leagues will be launched in October this year. Prior to this,
AFC will also organize grassroots, workshops for the youth, introductory
coaching, and Class 3 refereeing courses.
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