PSSI bids adieu to Kolev

JAKARTA: The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has decided not to extend the contract with national team coach Ivan Venko Kolev.

Director of the national team M. Zein announced the parting of ways with the Bulgarian here on Thursday.

Kolev, who signed a two-year contract, guided the national team to the Asian Cup finals but the team failed to survive the group stage.

"We thank Kolev for his stint with the national team for the last two years," Zein said.

The team will be now be coached by the Under-20 coach Peter Withe assisted by Eddy Paryono, Sudarno and Fachry Husaini. Andi Darussalam Tabusalla will still be the team manager. -- JP