Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Khalid Jamil a Top Contender for Indian Head Coach
The Indian football team is looking for a new coach.
Three people are in the running: Khalid Jamil, Stephen Constantine, and Stefan Tarkovic.
Khalid Jamil is a former player who also led Aizawl FC to a big win.
Stephen Constantine has coached the Indian team before.
Stefan Tarkovic has coached other national teams.
The AIFF, the organization in charge of Indian football, received many applications for the job.
They want to choose the new coach soon because the team has important games coming up in September and October.
Khalid Jamil, Stephen Constantine, and Stefan Tarkovic are shortlisted for the Indian men's team head coach.
The AIFF technical committee selected the candidates after receiving 170 applications.
Jamil, currently with Jamshedpur FC, led Aizawl FC to an I-League title.
Constantine previously coached India from 2002-2005 and 2015-2019.
The AIFF aims to appoint the coach quickly due to upcoming international matches.
- Who
- Khalid Jamil, Stephen Constantine, and Stefan Tarkovic are shortlisted.
- What
- Selection of the head coach for the Indian men's football team.
- When
- Applications were due July 13. Appointment expected soon.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To lead the national team in upcoming international matches, including AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.
AIFF Priorities
No opposing views
Timeframe
AIFF Priorities
AIFF aims to appoint quickly to prepare for upcoming matches.
No opposing views
No differing viewpoints present.
- Shortlisted Candidates
- Khalid Jamil, Stephen Constantine, Stefan Tarkovic
- Applications Received
- 170
- Jamil's Current Team
- Jamshedpur FC
- Constantine's Previous India Stint
- 2002-2005, 2015-2019
- AIFF Coach of Year
- Khalid Jamil (2023-24, 2024-25)
- Key Dates
- September (FIFA window), October 9 & 14 (AFC Asian Cup qualifiers)