Fasir replace Ashfaq in U23 team

Male’, MALDIVES – Maldives ace striker Ali Ashfaq has said that he will not play for Under 23 team due to a personal problem in the Indonesia tournament.

Speaking to maldivesoccer.com Ashfaq has said that he will not play for U23 team during this tournament due to a personal reason and also he wants to give chance to young players.

“I want to give chances to the young players and if we are playing for the team in all these matches the young players will not get any experience. And also I have some personal things during that period.”

Director of national teams, Ali Suzain said that Ashfaq has informed that to FAM and they respect his decision.

“Ashfaq has informed us about it and we do respect to his decision.”

“Ali Fasir will replace Ashfaq and he will join the team.” Suzain said.

Ali Ashfaq has previously revealed that he will play in a foreign league next year and he will decide a team before the end of this month.

Maldivesoccer.com can confirm that Ashfaq will travel to Malaysia tomorrow to sign the agreement with the club and would return to Male on return on 23rd of this month.