A New Step for an Afghan Coach in European Football Sial.Yousofi Tue, 05/19/2026 - 11:21 Author Hamayoun Ashna Profile Photo Author Job Head of Sport Desk Sport Anoush Dastgir, the Dutch-Afghan coach and former head coach of Afghanistan’s national football team, has officially taken charge of Almere City. By signing a two-year contract, the coach has entered a new chapter in his professional career in European club football and aims to guide the team toward progress and success by drawing on his international experience. Dastgir, who previously worked with the Dutch Football Federation, has also been involved in analyzing World Cup matches and plans to use those experiences to strengthen his team’s technical and tactical programs.