Qassempour to coach Naft

IRNA - Managing director of Abadan's Cultural-Sports Club said Ebrahim Qassempour was officially installed as the head coach of San'at Naft. Talking to IRNA on Sunday, Jamshid Bashagerdi added: "Following negotiations with Qassempour and initial agreement, the practices of Naft will continue with the aim of playing better football in the second Iran Pro League (IPL) after the winter break."
Concerning Coach Parviz Mazloumi, the managing director said: "Mazloumi has not yet agreed to work with the newly appointed Qassempour and therefore he reserves the right to quit the squad any time he wishes."
Mazloumi steered the Abadani side to three consecutive draws after Mansour Pourheidari stepped down.
Qassempour has recently resigned as the head coach of Barq, a Shirazi team.
He helped Naft promote from first division to Pro League and then signed Barq as the manager.