'If you are going to bypass the technical committee in the head coach appointment, why are we here?'
AIFF to name head coach on Aug 1; Jamil front-runner but Constantine not ruled out
Jamil will succeed Spaniard Manolo Marquez, who parted ways with the AIFF last month following India's recent struggles.
Kalyan Chaubey alluded to lack of goals from the Indian strikers, which he said could be one of the reasons for the poor show by the team under Manolo Marquez.
Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia has been appointed chairman of the All India Football Federation's technical committee, marking the Sikkimese sniper's foray into administration.
'At the same time, this may encourage some youngsters in some parts of the country to pursue football.'
Sunil Chhetri's return from international retirement at 40 highlights the lack of quality strikers in Indian football.
'Overall it's time that the federation focuses on how to take Indian football forward. You cannot just have Vision 2046 on paper and not implement things.'
Following a virtual meeting on June 16th, 2024, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced a change in leadership for the Senior Men's National Team.
'Clifford did well to win the Super Cup for Odisha FC, and I'm sure we can expect a good performance from the Indian team.'
'The sooner Kalyan Chaubey leaves, the better it is for Indian football'
The All India Football Federation decided to offer Stephen Constantine the job coach the Indian football team after the recommendations of the Technical Committee.
Bhaichung Bhutia will have a straight fight with former Mohun Bagan and East Bengal goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey.
Former Chelsea manager Ian Porterfield and Dutch coach Clemence Westorhof are on AIFF's list
The All India Football Federation on Wednesday extended the contract of national team head coach Wim Koevermans by four months till October next year.
Stephen Constantine will return as Indian football team's chief coach for the second time as his name has been cleared by the AIFF.
Former captain and current advisor to All India Football Federation, Bhaichung Bhutia has admitted that the eight-year old I-League has been a failure and feels that the 'successful' Indian Super League should be given a few more seasons before a possible merger of the two.
The 51-year-old was a member of the Croatian team that finished third in the 1998 World Cup.
Indian football team coach Wim Koevermans's contract will be extended till the end of next year's Asian Games in October, the AIFF's technical committee, headed by former captain Bhaichung Bhutia, decided in New Delhi on Monday.
The All India Football Federation believes that the FIFA U-17 World Cup, beginning October 6, can be a catalyst for the sport.
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