There has been a personnel change at Zira Professional Football Club (PFC).
The club announced that general manager Elman Himayetoglu will now serve as sports director.
Himayetoglu has been working at Zira PFC since 2015.
Elman Himayetoglu appointed sports director at Zira
Elman Himayetoglu has been appointed sports director at Zira PFC. The former general manager has been with the club since 2015.
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