Iran nominated for AFC Annual Awards

Iran is supposed to compete with Japan and South Korea in Inspiring section.

'The prestigious event is set to take place in the Aksra Theatre King Power, a Baroque-inspire theatre with 600 seats in the Thai capital of Bangkok,' AFC reported.

Lebanon, Tajikistan and Vietnam are to attend Developing section and Afghanistan and Guam will participate in Aspiring section.

'It is first time Asia will be represented by five teams at the FIFA World Cup and Islamic Republic of Iran, Korea Republic, Japan, Saudi Arabia and Australia will be recognized for bringing honor to the Continen,' according to AFC.

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