Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Khalid Jamil Named India's Full-Time Football Coach
Khalid Jamil is now the coach of India's men's football team for the next two years, with a chance to stay longer.
He will start training the team soon and his first games will be in the CAFA Nations Cup.
Former player Bhaichung Bhutia thinks it's a tough time to take over and questions the choices of the AIFF, the group that runs the sport in India.
The AIFF had previously let go of the former coach.
Khalid Jamil appointed as the full-time coach of the Indian men's football team for two years.
Jamil's contract includes an option for a one-year extension based on performance.
His first training camp is scheduled for August 15 in Bengaluru.
Jamil's first assignment will be the CAFA Nations Cup.
Bhaichung Bhutia expressed concerns regarding the appointment and the AIFF's management.
- Who
- Khalid Jamil is the new coach, Bhaichung Bhutia expressed his concerns, and Kalyan Chaubey is the AIFF president.
- What
- Khalid Jamil appointed as full-time coach of India's men's football team.
- When
- Contract signed recently, with training camp starting August 15.
- Where
- Training camp in Bengaluru, matches in the CAFA Nations Cup.
- Why
- Jamil was appointed to lead the national team.
Bhaichung Bhutia's Concerns
AIFF's Position
Coaching Philosophy
Bhaichung Bhutia's Concerns
Feels AIFF chose Jamil because he's unlikely to make demands
AIFF's Position
AIFF has appointed Jamil to coach the team, aiming to resolve crisis in club football.
Financial situation
Bhaichung Bhutia's Concerns
Questions where the federation's money has gone amid claims of financial constraints.
AIFF's Position
The AIFF faces challenges with finances.
- Coach
- Khalid Jamil
- Contract Length
- 2 years, option for 1-year extension
- Training Camp Start Date
- August 15
- First Assignment
- CAFA Nations Cup
- Replaced
- Manolo Marquez