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Mint
11 hours ago
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- Mint
India men's football head coach: What makes Khalid Jamil frontrunner ahead of Stephen Constantine & Stefan Tarkovic?
The Indian men's football team will have a new head coach when the All India Football Federation (AIFF) executive committee meets virtually on Friday. Following the departure of Manolo Marquez, the AIFF had invited applications for the position. The governing body of Indian football in the country shortlisted Khalid Jamil, Stephen Constantine and Stefan Tarkovic among the 170 names submitted. Jamil is currently coaching Jamshedpur FC in the ongoing Durand Cup while Constantine is a former India head coach. Tarkovic, who had been a national team coach, has no links with Indian football. However, among the three, Jamil looks to be the frontrunner for the top job. A former player, Tarkovic has been at helm for his native Slovakia and Kyrgyzstan - a criteria that will be given preference according to the AIFF advertisement. However, Tarkovic lack of knowledge about Indian football puts him out of contention for the job. Tarkovic's last assignment was with Kyrgyzstan that ended in June 2024. Why Stephen Constantine is unlikely to get third term? Constantine, 62, has been India head coach twice, from 2002-05 and 2015-19. The Anglo-Cypriot was also in charge of East Bengal in the Indian Super League in 2022-23 but the club's ninth-place finish could put him at a disadvantage. Constantine took charge of Pakistan in 2023 and though they won a first World Cup qualifier (against Cambodia) under him, it turned out to be his only win in 10 matches in charge.
Hindustan Times
12 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
Jamil tipped to get India coach's job
Kolkata: Khalid Jamil is likely to be the first Indian in over 13 years to be named head coach of the men's senior national football team when the executive committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) meets virtually on Friday. Khalid Jamil is set to be the first Indian in over 13 years to be named head coach of the men's senior national team. (Sportzpics/ISL) Jamil, 48, is now overseeing his club Jamshedpur FC's campaign in the 134th Durand Cup. If appointed, his first assignment should be the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Nations Cup from August 31. Along with Stephen Constantine and Stefan Tarkovic, Jamil is in the final shortlist handed over to the executive committee on July 23. From 170 applications, the list was pruned by national team director Subrata Paul, AIFF technical director Syed Sabir Pasha, and the federation's technical committee headed by IM Vijayan. Bimal Ghosh and Armando Colaco, advisors to AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey, also gave inputs. While Tarkovic and Constantine have been national team coaches – a requirement that will be given preference, as per the advertisement issued by AIFF on July 4 – what could swing the argument in favour of Jamil is that he would need the least time to bed-in. Tarkovic has never coached in India and that effectively puts the 52-year-old Slovak, who has European championship finals experience and whose last assignment with Kyrgyzstan ended in June 2024, third in the pecking order. Constantine, 62, has been India head coach twice, from 2002-05 and 2015-19. The Anglo-Cypriot was also in charge of East Bengal in the Indian Super League in 2022-23 but the club's ninth-place finish could put him at a disadvantage. Constantine took charge of Pakistan in 2023 and though they won a first World Cup qualifier (against Cambodia) under him, it turned out to be his only win in 10 matches in charge. Jamil led Jamshedpur FC to the ISL semi-final and Super Cup final last term and has not lost in the Durand Cup. In short, if current form is the consideration, the former India international is the favourite despite his lack of international experience and working with a changing room full of big names. 'The fact that he would also cost the least is an advantage,' said an AIFF executive committee member on Thursday. 'If the only Indian coach to make the ISL semi-finals twice does not get a chance, who should,' said another member. Not authorised to speak to the media, the members did not want to be named. The last Indian coach to head the national team was Savio Medeira, who was in charge from October 2011 to March 2012.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
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- New Indian Express
Sanan strike gives Jamshedpur FC second consecutive win
Sanan Mohammed's second half strike ensured Jamshedpur FC secure a 1-0 victory over Indian Army FT for their consecutive victory in Group C of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup which was played here at the JRD Tata Sports Complex. With this win Jamshedpur FC, have six points from two matches and are on top of the group, closer to a place in the knockout stages. Jamshedpur FC Head Coach Khalid Jamil made two changes to his starting line-up bringing in Karthik Choudhary and Sourav Das in place of Sarthak Goloui and Lalhriatpuia Chawngthu while Indian Army Head Coach Manish Wahi named an experienced starting eleven in a 4-3-3 formation with Rahul Ramakrishnan, Liton Shil, Shubham Rana and Samir Murmu, who debuted for Jamshedpur FC in the ISL last season, leading the attack. Indian Army dominated the first half of the game maintaining possession and creating the better chances. The Armymen could have taken a two goal lead inside the first 15 minutes but Samir Murmu's effort from a tight angle whisked past the far post and minutes later Samananda Singh glanced a header wide from a corner kick. Jamshedpur FC were finding it difficult to match up with the physicality of the Army side as they dominated the midfield with Lethaolen Khongsai and P. Christopher Kamei dictating the pace of the attacks. Samir came close once again to score as the striker pounced on a weak headed pass from Praful Kumar to the goalkeeper but his effort was blocked by the keeper Amrit Gope. On the other end, the Red Miners were using the long ball strategy and the usage of long throw ins to break down the Indian Army defence, without much success. Amrit Gope also made a fingertip save to deny Army captain b. Sunil's effort in added time of the first half to keep the scores level at the lemon break. Khalid Jamil made two changes at the start of the second half bringing in V.P Suhair and Nikhil Barla in place of Vincy Barretto and Pronay Halder to inject some energy going forward. The home side took the lead in the 52nd minute finishing a move which started from another long throw. Karthik Choudhary headed the ball back into the danger area and Sanan Mohammed chested the ball down and finished expertly past the diving Sayad Bin Abdul Kadir in goal. Jamshedpur had better control in the game after taking the lead even though Indian Army had the major share of possession and attempts on goal but there were very few shots on target that troubled the goalkeeper. The closest they came to score was when Liton Shil hit the crossbar with a thumping long ranger in the closing stages of the second half. Jamshedpur FC 1 (Sanan 52') Indian Army FT 0 Live on Sony Sports Source: Organisers
New Indian Express
3 days ago
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- New Indian Express
Jamshedpur FC beat Indian Army 1-0 for second consecutive victory in Durand Cup
Jamshedpur, Jul 29 (PTI) JAMSHEDPUR: Sanan Mohammed's second-half strike secured a 10 win for Jamshedpur FC over Indian Army, marking their second consecutive victory in Group C of the 134th Durand Cup football tournament on Tuesday. With this win at the JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur FC moved to the top of the group with six points from two matches and are now closer to a place in the knockout stages. Indian Army dominated the first half of the game, maintaining possession and creating better chances. The Armymen could have taken a two-goal lead within the first 15 minutes but Samir Murmu's effort from a tight angle whisked past the far post. Minutes later, Samananda Singh glanced a header wide from a corner kick. Jamshedpur FC were finding it difficult to match up with the physicality of the Army side as they dominated the midfield with Lethaolen Khongsai and P Christopher Kamei dictating the pace of the attacks.
The Hindu
3 days ago
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- The Hindu
Durand Cup: Shillong Lajong, Jamshedpur notch up second wins in a row
Shillong Lajong FC notched up a second successive win as it downed Rangdajied United FC 3-1 in a Group-E league match of the 134th Durand Cup at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Tuesday. The traditional rivals fought hard for the lead, which came Lajong's way in the added time of the opening half as Everbrightson Sana found the mark. But Mebanshngain equalised for Rangdajied in the 58th minute. Lajong shifted gears and scored through Damait Lyngdoh (66th) and Gladdy Kharbuli (80th) to secure the win. Lajong also went to the top of the standings with six points. Sanan Mohammed produced the only goal of the match early in the second half to help Jamshedpur FC secure a solitary goal win over Indian Army Football Team in a Group-C match at the JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur. This was the second successive win for JFC, which now tops the group with six points. The results: At Shillong: Group-E: Shillong Lajong FC 3 (Everbrightson Sana 45+1, Damait Lyngdoh 66, Gladdy Kharbuli 80) bt Rangdajied United FC 1(Mebanshngain 58). At Jamshedpur: Group-C: Jamshedpur FC 1 (Sanan Mohammed 52) bt Indian Army FT 0.
