AIFF invites applicants for head coach position

New Delhi: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has invited applications for the position of head coach of the men’s national team, with the final day for applying set as July 13. This follows days after the AIFF mutually parted ways with national team head coach Manolo Marquez after his tenure saw India fall to 127 in the FIFA rankings.

“The ‘Head Coach - Senior Men’s National Team’ will report to the AIFF Secretary General and is accountable for the performance of the team in all matches and competitions it participates in during the term of the coach’s contract,” read the statement by the AIFF.

The AIFF executive committee met on Wednesday and approved the decision. Manolo Marquez’s exit follows after AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey had confirmed that his tenure would be under review at the said meeting.

Despite a poor run of results, concerns finally arose after India’s poor start to the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers as the men in blue played out a draw against Bangladesh in the opening game before an injury-time winner in the 0-1 loss against Hong Kong further added to their woes. IANS

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