General Secretary of the Football Association, said they have not been able to find a national or club side to play friendly preparatory games against  in South Africa while Palestine game in Azadi is confirmed.

Mohammad MohammadNabi was commenting on the latest plans for Team Melli including the training camp in South Africa which he said is now finalized and will commence on 14th December.

He added that after the national team’s training camp and on return from South Africa, the players will rest for 2 days and  according to the current program , Team Melli will play the Palestinian national team  in Azadi on the 28th December. After that following a two days rest , the team  will fly to Australia for the final phase of preparation and training just before the AFC Asian Cup commences..