Latest news with #AFCProLicensed
India Today
01-08-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Khalid Jamil announced as new head coach of Indian football team
Khalid Jamil, the former manager of East Bengal and Mohun Bagan, has been announced as the new head coach of the Indian men's football team. Jamil, who is a recognised football manager in the subcontinent, has been entrusted with rebuilding the side, which has been tottering on the international who coaches Jamshedpur FC will be taking over the Indian team, although the All Indian Football Federation (AIFF) did not mention when exactly he will be taking over the side. Jamil is the first Indian man to coach in the national team in 13 years. The last Indian coach to head the national team was Savio Medeira who was in charge from October 2011 to March AIFF Executive Committee, in the presence of the Technical Committee, has approved the appointment of Khalid Jamil as the new head coach of the Senior India Men's National Team," the AIFF said in a statement. Jamil beat former India head coach Stephen Constantine to take over the position. Back on July 28, news agency PTI had reported that Jamil was the favourite to take over the position given AIFF's financial constraints. The 48-year-old, who is the current coach of Indian Super League side Jamshedpur FC, is expected to directly take over the side, since the national league has been left in a limbo due to differences between AIFF and Jamil will be expected to take over the side and have an immediate impact. India are set to play in the FIFA international match window in September in their AFC Asian Cup qualifying round games on October 9 and 14, against is Khalid Jamil?A former India midfielder and now an AFC Pro Licensed coach, Jamil was named the AIFF Coach of the Year for the 2023-24 and 2024–25 Jamil is a prominent Indian football coach and former professional midfielder, widely respected for his tactical insight and leadership. Born on April 21, 1977, in Kuwait City to Indian parents, Jamil played club football in India for teams like Mahindra United, Air India, and Mumbai FC, and represented the national team from 1998 to 2006. Injuries forced him into early retirement, but he quickly transitioned into first gained major attention during his stint with Mumbai FC and later achieved national fame by guiding Aizawl FC to a historic I-League title in 2016–17. This made Aizawl the first team from Northeast India to win the national league, and earned Jamil the Syed Abdul Rahim Best Coach 2021, he became the first Indian head coach of an Indian Super League (ISL) team when NorthEast United FC handed him the reins, breaking a long-standing barrier in Indian football. As of 2025, he is the head coach of Jamshedpur FC, having led them to a strong ISL campaign and a Super Cup semi-final is known for his defensive discipline, tactical flexibility, and development of young talent. He is also considered a leading contender for the Indian national team coaching role.- Ends
NDTV
01-08-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Who Is Khalid Jamil? Meet India's New Football Coach Who Once Rejected East Bengal, Mohun Bagan
August 1, 2005 marked the start of a new era for the Indian men's football team, who will now be coached by former midfielder Khalid Jamil. The 48-year-old, currently in charge of Indian Super League side Jamshedpur FC, was appointed the head coach by the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) executive committee from a three-man shortlist. Jamil will succeed Spaniard Manolo Marquez, who parted ways with the AIFF last month, and becomes the first Indian to coach the national team after Savio Medeira, who held the position from 2011 to 2012. Who is Khalid Jamil? Born in Kuwait, Jamil spent his foundational days as a footballer in the Gulf nation, before moving to India in the 1990s where he was offered his first professional contract by the now-defunct Mahindra United. A midfielder by trait, Jamil joined Mahindra United in 1997, before moving the Air India in 1998. The same year, he went on to make his India debut in a friendly match against Uzbekistan. He spent the next three seasons at Air India, before returning to Mahindra, where he played for the next six campaigns. Next up was a move to Mumbai FC (also defunct), but injuries forced him to retire from the sport two years later. Now an AFC Pro Licensed coach, Jamil also becomes the first Indian to take the full-time reign of the national team since Sukhwinder. Jamil has worked his way through the Indian football ecosystem having made an impact on the I-League, I-League 2 and the Indian Super League. His time with Aizawl FC saw the team win their only top-flight title. He joined Jamshedpur FC midway through the 2023-24 season and led them to the Super Cup semifinals and later to a runner-up finish and an ISL semifinal spot in the next. Jamil also managed the two Kolkata giants, East Bengal and Mohun Bagan, having rejected them as a player. The reason? both clubs were sponsored by an alcohol company back then. He follows after an underwhelming stint by FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez, who parted ways with the national team with only one win in over a year. Jamil's first challenge will be a huge one as India take part in the CAFA Nations Cup, after Malaysia withdrew from the tournament, which is outside the official FIFA calendar, in preparation for the two AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers against Singapore in October. India have been placed in Group B and will play hosts Tajikistan on August 29, defending champions Iran on September 1 and Afghanistan on September 4.
&w=3840&q=100)
Business Standard
28-07-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
AIFF to announce head coach on Aug 1; Constantine and Jamil top contenders
The next head coach of the Indian men's football team is set to be announced on August 1 when the executive committee of the national federation meets here with Khalid Jamil emerging as the frontrunner for the vacant job. While Jamil appears to be the preferred candidate of the technical committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) in the three-man short-list, former India coach Stephen Constantine too remains in contention for the top job. "Yes, the executive committee is meeting on August 1 to take a decision on the men's senior national team head coach," a top official of the AIFF said. "The members have been given the CVs of all the three short-listed candidates and what they want as remuneration, etc.," he added. The executive committee has a single point agenda -- the appointment of the men's senior national team head coach. Given the AIFF's current financial constraints, Jamil will be the favourite to succeed Manolo Marquez as the new head coach. Since the 48-year-old Jamil is currently with Indian Super League side Jamshedpur FC, he can immediately hit the road and be ready for the national team assignments. There is a FIFA international match window in September and India play their AFC Asian Cup qualifying round games on October 9 and 14 -- against Singapore home and away. A former India mid-fielder and now an AFC Pro Licensed coach, Jamil was named the AIFF Coach of Year for 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons. Marquez was in a dual role before parting of ways with the AIFF earlier this month. He was head coach of ISL side FC Goa simultaneously. But it is not yet clear whether Jamil will also perform dual role or whether he will leave his work at Jamshedpur FC if he gets the India job. "It's the call of the executive committee and the members will take into account various factors," the source added. The AIFF had also said that the executive committee, if required, can seek more names for the head coach's job. "A key takeaway from the deliberations was the shared view that appointing a coach with a deep understanding of the Asian and Indian football ecosystem would be highly beneficial to the national team's immediate and future success," the AIFF said on Saturday. In terms of international experience, Constantine is way ahead of Jamil. The Anglo-Cypriot has been in charge of the Indian team twice earlier -- from 2002 to 2005, and from 2015 to the Asian Cup in 2019. The 62-year-old UEFA Pro License holder has also coached East Bengal in the Indian Super League in 2022-23, and was till recently head coach of Pakistan. He has earlier worked as head coach of countries like Nepal, Malawi and Rwanda. The third name in the short-list sent to the executive committee by the AIFF technical committee, led by former captain IM Vijayan, is the 52-year-old Stefan Tarkovic, who has earlier coached the Slovakia national team from 2020 to 2022. He was the Kyrgyzstan coach in 2023-2024.
India Today
28-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Indian football team to get new head coach on August 1, Khalid Jamil front-runner
The next head coach of the Indian men's football team is set to be announced on August 1 when the executive committee of the national federation meets here with Khalid Jamil emerging as the frontrunner for the vacant job. While Jamil appears to be the preferred candidate of the technical committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) in the three-man short-list, former India coach Stephen Constantine too remains in contention for the top the executive committee is meeting on August 1 to take a decision on the men's senior national team head coach," a top official of the AIFF said. "The members have been given the CVs of all the three short-listed candidates and what they want as remuneration, etc.," he added. The executive committee has a single point agenda -- the appointment of the men's senior national team head the AIFF's current financial constraints, Jamil will be the favourite to succeed Manolo Marquez as the new head coach. Since the 48-year-old Jamil is currently with Indian Super League side Jamshedpur FC, he can immediately hit the road and be ready for the national team assignments. There is a FIFA international match window in September and India play their AFC Asian Cup qualifying round games on October 9 and 14 -- against Singapore home and away.A former India midfielder and now an AFC Pro Licensed coach, Jamil was named the AIFF Coach of the Year for the 2023-24 and 2024–25 was in a dual role before parting of ways with the AIFF earlier this month. He was head coach of ISL side FC Goa it is not yet clear whether Jamil will also perform dual role or whether he will leave his work at Jamshedpur FC if he gets the India job."It's the call of the executive committee and the members will take into account various factors," the source AIFF had also said that the executive committee, if required, can seek more names for the head coach's job."A key takeaway from the deliberations was the shared view that appointing a coach with a deep understanding of the Asian and Indian football ecosystem would be highly beneficial to the national team's immediate and future success," the AIFF said on terms of international experience, Constantine is way ahead of Jamil. The Anglo-Cypriot has been in charge of the Indian team twice earlier -- from 2002 to 2005, and from 2015 to the Asian Cup in 62-year-old UEFA Pro License holder has also coached East Bengal in the Indian Super League in 2022-23, and was till recently head coach of has earlier worked as head coach of countries like Nepal, Malawi and third name in the short-list sent to the executive committee by the AIFF technical committee, led by former captain IM Vijayan, is the 52-year-old Stefan Tarkovic, who has earlier coached the Slovakia national team from 2020 to 2022. He was the Kyrgyzstan coach in 2023-2024.- Ends
The Hindu
23-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Three shortlisted for Indian football team's coach role; Constantine, Jamil in the mix
The experienced Anglo-Cypriot Stephen Constantine, Stefan Tarkovic of Slovakia and home-bred Khalid Jamil were among three candidates shortlisted on Wednesday (July 23, 2025) by the technical committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for the appointment of the national men's team head coach. The technical committee, headed by former captain I.M. Vijayan, shortlisted two foreigners and one Indian for the post which was left vacant after Spaniard Manolo Marquez and the AIFF mutually agreed to part ways earlier this month following the team's downward spiral. "The technical committee zeroed in on three applicants and sent their names for consideration to the AIFF Executive Committee. The shortlisted candidates will be vetted by the AIFF Executive Committee which will take the final decision on who will be the coach," a source privy to the development told PTI on conditions of anonymity. Former India international Renedy Singh's name as fourth candidate did the rounds but an AIFF source said the Manipuri, who is currently the assistant coach of Bengaluru FC, was not among those shortlisted. He was discussed for the role of assistant coach but later the TC dropped the idea as it would be prudent to take that decision in consultation with the incoming head coach. Out of the three shortlisted, Jamil appeared to be the frontrunner to get the job. The AIFF had invited applications for the top job on July 4 with July 13 as the deadline. It received 170 applications, which included big names like former Liverpool stars Robbie Fowler and Harry Kewell. Other members of the technical committee are Shabbir Ali, Victor Amalraj, Climax Lawrence, Harjinder Singh, Santosh Singh and Pinky Magar. Constantine has been in charge of the Indian team twice earlier -- from 2002 to 2005, and from 2015 to the Asian Cup in 2019. The 62-year-old has also coached East Bengal in the Indian Super League in 2022-23, and was till recently head coach of Pakistan. He has earlier worked as head coach of countries like Nepal, Malawi and Rwanda. Jamil, 48, is currently with Indian Super League side Jamshedpur FC. He famously guided Aizawl FC, then an unheralded team, to I-League title in the 2016-17 season in one of India's football fairytale stories. A former India midfielder and now an AFC Pro Licensed coach, Jamil was named AIFF Coach of Year for 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons. He has played 40 matches for India between 1998 and 2006. He spent most of his club career with Mahindra United, Air India and Mumbai FC. He has also coached East Bengal, Mohun Bagan and NorthEast United. A former player, the 52-year-old Tarkovic was coach of Slovakia national team from 2020 to 2022. He was then Kyrgyzstan coach in 2023-2024. It is learnt that the AIFF is in favour of making the appointment quickly without interviewing the shortlisted candidates as there is a FIFA international match window in September and India play their AFC Asian Cup qualifying round games on October 9 and 14— against Singapore home and away.
