However, the association said that it will not announce name of new head coach of Uzbekistan till July 2018.

UFA First Deputy President Umid Akhmadjonov flied to Dubai (UAE) to finalize negotiations with new Uzbekistan’s head coach.

New head coach of Uzbekistan is currently preparing his team to 2018 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Russia. New coach asked UFA not to disclose his name till the end of the World Cup.

Foreign coach will start to train Uzbekistan after end of the World Cup. Till July, Council of Coaches of the UFA will organize training and friendly matches.

Earlier it was reported that Carlos Queiroz of Portugal can become head coach of Uzbekistan national team.