Naushad Moosa To Stay At NorthEast United FC Until 2027 As Technical Director
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Naushad Moosa has extended his contract with NorthEast United FC until 2027 and has been appointed as the club's Technical Director.
Indian Super League (ISL) side NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) announced that Naushad Moosa has extended his contract, securing his presence at the club until the end of the 2027 season. Moosa, 53, who previously served as the first-team assistant coach and reserve team head coach, has been appointed as the Technical Director of NorthEast United FC.
This shift in Moosa's role will enable the current India U-23 men's national team coach to concentrate more on youth development, dedicating additional time to the club's reserve team alongside his national team duties. As Technical Director, Moosa will lead the club's reserve team while overseeing the youth development structure at NorthEast United FC, focusing on creating a robust pathway for young players to ensure long-term sustainability and success for the club's grassroots and developmental programs.
Moosa, a former India international, has been instrumental in the club's recent youth-level achievements. Under his leadership, the reserve team won the prestigious Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup, finished as runners-up in the 70th Bharat Ratna Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Trophy, and reached the National Group Stage of the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL).
Mandar Tamhane, CEO of NorthEast United FC, emphasised Moosa's vital role in the club's youth development programme. He stated, 'As Technical Director, Moosa will play a pivotal role in shaping our youth development programme. His continued involvement with our reserve team allows him to nurture future first-team talent while also fulfilling his responsibilities with the national side, especially with the 2026 Asian Games and AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers on the horizon. This arrangement serves the best interest of both club and country."
Reflecting on his contract renewal, Moosa expressed, 'It means a lot to me to stay at this club for another two years. This place has become like a second home, the people, the supporters, the staff, it's more than just football, it's family. It's been an incredible journey, and I'm grateful to keep being part of it."
Regarding his new role as Technical Director, Moosa shared his readiness for the next chapter, seeing it as an opportunity to significantly impact youth development. He added, 'Stepping into the role of Technical Director is a new challenge, and one I take on with real pride. It's a big responsibility, but also a chance to give back to a club that's given me so much. I'll be doing everything I can to help shape the future, support the players and coaches, and ensure we keep moving in the right direction together."
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