Suzain steps down as national coach
11 ޖޫން 2025 | ބުދަ 11:57Maldives national football team's consecutive defeats culminate in coach Suzain's resignation. Suzain apologizes for the poor outcomes and expresses gratitude for the opportunity to lead the team during challenging times.
Ali Suzain most recently coached the national coach for about two years
Following the fifth consecutive defeat of the Maldives national football team, national coach Ali Suzain has resigned from his position.
Suzain stepped down from the position on Tuesday.
The Maldives also lost their second match in the FIFA World Cup and Asian Cup qualifiers against Timor-Leste in an away game on Tuesday. This marks the fifth consecutive defeat for the Maldives national football team.
The Maldives had previously lost matches against Singapore, India, Philippines, and Bangladesh.
After the match against Timor-Leste, Coach Suzain revealed to journalists that he had resigned from the position of national coach.
Following the game, Suzain acknowledged the recent result as a very poor outcome and extended his apologies to the Maldivian football community.
Suzain stated that it was a great honor to work with the national team while Maldivian football was in a difficult situation. He also expressed gratitude to the players, officials, and management who supported him during his tenure as coach.
Suzain took over the national team after the contract of the previous coach, Francesco Moriero, expired. Suzain has been in the position of national coach for about two years.
