Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Khalid Jamil: New Head Coach for Indian National Football Team
Khalid Jamil, a coach known for not saying much, is now in charge of India's national football team.
He's had a successful career, especially with Aizawl FC, who won a major league title.
He's good at helping players and teams do well, even with few resources.
He has coached various teams.
His coaching helped many young coaches in their career.
His first big test as national coach is coming up soon.
Khalid Jamil, known for his quiet demeanor, is now the head coach of the Indian national football team.
Jamil led Aizawl FC to a historic I-League title in 2016-17 after the team's relegation.
He has also coached multiple teams in the ISL, including NorthEast United FC and Jamshedpur FC, and reached the ISL semifinals with the latter.
Jamil's coaching journey includes stints at Mumbai FC, East Bengal, and Mohun Bagan.
Jamil's first test as national coach will be at the CAFA Nations Cup later this month.
- Who
- Khalid Jamil is the new head coach of the Indian national football team.
- What
- Khalid Jamil became the head coach of the Indian national football team.
- When
- The CAFA Nations Cup later this month will be Jamil's first test as national coach.
- Where
- Jamil is the head coach of the Indian national football team.
- Why
- He has a history of success, especially with teams like Aizawl FC.
Supporters
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Jamil's Coaching Ability
Supporters
Jamil has a strong track record with limited resources.
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- New Role
- Head Coach of Indian National Football Team
- Age
- 48
- Former Club
- Jamshedpur FC
- Notable Achievement
- Won I-League with Aizawl FC (2016-17)
- Coaching Career Began
- 2009
- First Test
- CAFA Nations Cup