Baghdad - Iraq have axed their national team coach just three months before the start of the Asian Cup.Akram Ahmed Salman was "released from his responsibilities", according to a statement from the Iraqi Football Association.
The Iraqi FA accepted the recommendation of a fact-finding committee, which conducted a two-month investigation into the failure of the team at the 18th Gulf Cup held in January, the Asian Football Confederation's Web site reported.
The Iraqis lost to Saudi Arabia in the final pool game and exited the tournament, which was won by hosts United Arab Emirates.
Current Olympic side coach Yahya Alwan is favourite to take over the reins and lead the team to the July 7-29 Asian Cup, co-hosted by Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysian and Vietnam.
Iraq are grouped with Thailand, Australia and Oman. (Writing by Ossian Shine in Singapore)
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