Khalid Jamil, Former India Player, Named The New Men's National Team Head Coach
The other two contenders were former India head coach Stephen Constantine and Stefan Tarkovic, who previously managed the Slovakia national team.
The AIFF's Technical Committee, led by legendary striker IM Vijayan, had shortlisted the three candidates for the executive committee's final decision.
The 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. #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/R1FQ61pyr4
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) August 1, 2025
Jamil will succeed Spaniard Manolo Marquez, who parted ways with the AIFF last month following India's recent struggles.
The last Indian to serve as head coach of the national men's team was Savio Medeira, who held the position from 2011 to 2012.
Jamil's first assignment in his new role will be the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Nations Cup, to be held in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan starting August 29.
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