The All India Football Federation on Wednesday advertised for the position of coach of the men’s national football team, who will also look after the men’s U-23 team.
This announcement comes after Igor Stimac, the previous head coach, was terminated by the AIFF for poor showing in the Fifa World Cup Qualifier Round 2. India failed to make it to the third round and directly qualify for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 after losing to lower-ranked team Afghanistan and playing a draw at home against Kuwait.
Per the AIFF, prerequisites to apply for the position of the Indian football team’s head coach are:
*Minimum of 10-15 years of coaching experience at the elite youth and senior level football.
*Experience as the first team coach (head coach) of the senior national team will be preferred, with experience of coaching in the World Cup and continental championship qualifiers an advantage.
*Minimum of AFC/UEFA Pro licence or equivalent.
*Experience as a football player (not necessarily at the highest national level).
*Ability to further develop the current team/staff performance environment into a consistently successful one.
*Efficient – plan much in advance and make the best use of the available resources and deliver within the budget.
*Ability to be resourceful and manage the players and staff to a high level of football and personal excellence within budgetary guidelines.
*Sound experience in the management of relationships; understanding needs, cultural sensitivity, and working with AIFF partners including media and sponsors.
