Archive · 23 Jul 2025
AIFF Shortlists Three Candidates for India's Football Head Coach
The Indian football federation (AIFF) is looking for a new coach for the men's national team.
They received a lot of applications and have narrowed it down to three people: Khalid Jamil (the only Indian), Stephen Constantine, and Stefan Tarkovic.
These three candidates will be reviewed by the Executive Committee, which will choose the new coach.
The previous coach, Manolo Marquez, left the position by mutual agreement, leading to this search for a replacement.
The AIFF wants a coach with lots of experience who can help the team win games.
AIFF shortlisted three candidates for the Indian men's football team head coach position.
The candidates are Khalid Jamil, Stephen Constantine, and Stefan Tarkovic.
The AIFF's Technical Committee reviewed 170 applications and selected the three.
Manolo Marquez previously held the position but parted ways with AIFF by mutual agreement.
The Executive Committee will make the final decision on the new head coach.
- Who
- Khalid Jamil, Stephen Constantine, and Stefan Tarkovic are the shortlisted candidates.
- What
- AIFF is selecting a new head coach for the Indian men's football team.
- When
- The AIFF Technical Committee met on Wednesday to shortlist candidates.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To replace Manolo Marquez, who left by mutual agreement.
- Candidates Shortlisted
- Khalid Jamil, Stephen Constantine, Stefan Tarkovic
- Applications Reviewed
- 170
- Previous Coach
- Manolo Marquez
- Responsibility of New Coach
- Win maximum number of matches and competitions
- Minimum Experience Required
- 10-15 years of coaching experience
