TEHRAN – Portuguese coach Ana Cristiana Teixeira Seabra was named the new head coach of Iran’s women’s handball team.

Seabra, 48, has signed a two-year deal with the Iran Handball Federation.

She represented Portugal as a player in 215 matches and has played for Spanish club Club Balonmano Atlético Guardés as well as AA São Pedro do Sul in her homeland.

Seabra will lead Team Melli in the 2025 World Women's Handball Championship, where Iran are drawn in Group B alongside Hungary, Switzerland, and Senegal.