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New Indian Express
39 minutes ago
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- New Indian Express
Khalid Jamil named Indian men's football head coach
NEW DELHI: Khalid Jamil, who famously guided the unheralded Aizawl Football Club to the I-League title in 2017, was on Friday named head coach of the Indian national men's football team, becoming the first Indian in 13 years to occupy the coveted post. The 48-year-old Jamil, a former India international and currently in charge of Indian Super League side Jamshedpur FC, was selected by the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) executive committee from a three-man shortlist. 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. 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.
NDTV
3 hours ago
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- NDTV
Khalid Jamil, Former India Player, Named The New Men's National Team Head Coach
Khalid Jamil, who famously guided the unheralded Aizawl Football Club to the I-League title in 2017, was on Friday named head coach of the Indian national men's football team, becoming the first Indian in 13 years to occupy the coveted post. The 48-year-old Jamil, a former India international and currently in charge of Indian Super League side Jamshedpur FC, was selected by the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) executive committee from a three-man shortlist. 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 — 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.
Time of India
3 hours ago
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- Time of India
Khalid Jamil appointed India men's football team manager, first Indian in 13 years
Khalid Jamil has been named as India men's football team's manager. (File photo) Khalid Jamil has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian national men's football team, making history as the first Indian in 13 years to hold this prestigious position. The All India Football Federation's executive committee selected the 48-year-old former India international on Friday from a three-person shortlist. Jamil, who currently manages Indian Super League side Jamshedpur FC, is best known for leading Aizawl Football Club to their remarkable I-League title victory in 2017. The selection process involved a shortlist created by the AIFF Technical Committee, led by former striker IM Vijayan. The other candidates considered were former India head coach Stephen Constantine and ex-Slovakia national team manager Stefan Tarkovic. Jamil takes over from Spaniard Manolo Marquez, who stepped down last month following India's recent poor performances. The last Indian national team head coach was Savio Medeira, who served in the role from 2011 to 2012. Jamil's tenure will begin with the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Nations Cup, scheduled to take place in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan from August 29. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
New Straits Times
4 hours ago
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- New Straits Times
Josue admits he was surprised by Malaysia's withdrawal
KUALA LUMPUR: National player Paulo Josue has admitted he was surprised by Malaysia's withdrawal from the Central Asian Football Association (Cafa) Nations Cup. The 36-year-old Brazil-born Josue felt the Nations Cup would have provided valuable experience for Malaysia's players as the tournament features strong teams like Iran and Uzbekistan. KL City midfielder Josue has earned 26 caps and scored nine goals since his Malaysia debut in March 2023. However, he believes that the replacement matches for Malaysia following the Nations Cup withdrawal, are still worthwhile. Harimau Malaya will play friendlies against Palestine and Singapore in September in Kuala Lumpur. "It's Fifa days, so we need to play with someone. I think Singapore has a strong team. Palestine is also a top country. It's interesting for us to play them and to keep testing ourselves," said Josue.
The Hindu
4 hours ago
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- The Hindu
Khalid Jamil named Indian men's football head coach
Khalid Jamil, who famously guided the unheralded Aizawl Football Club to the I-League title in 2017, was on Friday (August 1, 2025) named head coach of the Indian national men's football team, becoming the first Indian in 13 years to occupy the coveted post. The 48-year-old Jamil, a former India international and currently in charge of Indian Super League side Jamshedpur FC, was selected by the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) executive committee from a three-man shortlist. 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. 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.
