RIYADH: The Saudi football federation on Wednesday dismissed Argentinian head coach Edgardo Bauza, just two months after he was appointed to lead the team following their qualification to next year’s World Cup in Russia.

Federation chief Adel Ezzat said the decision to sack Bauza came after a “comprehensive technical evaluation” and in light of the team’s performance in five friendly matches.

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