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News18
29-06-2025
- Sport
- News18
Naushad Moosa To Stay At NorthEast United FC Until 2027 As Technical Director
Last Updated: 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."
Observer
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Oman Olympic in training camp in Russia for AFC Qualifiers
MUSCAT, JUNE 7 The Oman U-23 national team is currently engaged in an intensive external training camp in Moscow as part of their preparations for the upcoming AFC U-23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers which is scheduled to take place in early September. Led by head coach Badar al Maimani and his assistant Sultan al Tooqi, the team kicked off their sessions immediately after arriving in Russia last Sunday. The training program has placed strong emphasis on physical conditioning and tactical development, aiming to ensure optimal player readiness for the crucial qualification stage. The camp will conclude with a friendly fixture against FC Saturn Ramenskoye on Tuesday, allowing the coaching staff to further evaluate player performance in competitive conditions. The team played two friendly games against Russia team as the first warm up game ended for the hosts Russia team as they managed to defeat Oman by 1-0. The second math was played late on Saturday. The current Russia camp came after a comprehensive domestic training phase took place in Muscat last May where the team played two warm-up matches including a 2-1 defeat to the Royal Court Affairs team and a goalless draw with the Royal Navy of Oman. Oman is set to compete in Group F of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers alongside Iraq, Pakistan, and hosts Cambodia. The qualification matches will be held from September 1 to 9, 2025. A total of 45 teams are participating in the qualifiers, with the group winners and the best four runners-up earning a place in the 2026 finals in Saudi Arabia, joining the hosts. Coach Badar al Maimani's squad enters the qualifiers with strong momentum, having secured the West Asian Championship title last March in Muscat. Their unbeaten run in that tournament featuring victories over Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Jordan and this title highlighted the team's growing potential and has boosted their morale heading into the Asian campaign.
The Hindu
29-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Who are India facing in AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers?
India's Under-23 men's team was drawn into Group H of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers alongside Qatar, Bahrain, and Brunei. Qatar, the highest-seeded team, will host the matches from September 1-9, 2025. Out of 44 teams divided into 11 groups, group winners and the top four runners-up will join host Saudi Arabia in the January 2026 tournament. India, placed in Pot 3, appointed Naushad Moosa as head coach starting June 1. The team will train in Kolkata and play friendlies in Tajikistan to prepare for the qualifiers, using all FIFA windows for camps and exposure matches. AFC U-23 ASIAN CUP 2026 QUALIFIERS DRAW RESULT Group A: Jordan (H), Turkmenistan, Chinese Taipei, Bhutan Group B: Japan, Kuwait, Myanmar (H), Afghanistan Group C: Vietnam (H), Yemen, Singapore, Bangladesh Group D: Australia, China (H), Timor-Leste, Northern Mariana Islands Group E: Uzbekistan, Palestine, Kyrgyz Republic (H), Sri Lanka Group F: Thailand (H), Malaysia, Lebanon, Mongolia Group G: Iraq, Cambodia (H), Oman, Pakistan Group H: Qatar (H), Bahrain, India, Brunei Darussalam Group I: United Arab Emirates (H), IR Iran, Hong Kong China, Guam Group J: Korea Republic, Indonesia (H), Laos, Macau Group K: Tajikistan, Syria, Philippines, Nepal
