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Khalid Jamil steps down as Jamshedpur FC head coach after being appointed India's national football team coach. He led Jamshedpur to multiple ISL and cup successes, including the Kalinga Super Cup final. His immediate focus is the CAFA Nations Cup and AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. Jamil expressed pride in taking charge, emphasizing his deep understanding of Indian players.

Key Points: Khalid Jamil Leaves Jamshedpur FC as India Football Head Coach

  • Khalid Jamil signs two-year deal with AIFF
  • Led Jamshedpur FC to Kalinga Super Cup final
  • First task is CAFA Nations Cup
  • Faces crucial AFC Asian Cup qualifiers vs Singapore
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Khalid Jamil part ways with Jamshedpur FC after being appointed India head coach

Khalid Jamil departs Jamshedpur FC after being named India's national football coach, tasked with AFC Asian Cup qualification.

"I am both deeply proud and immensely privileged to lead our national team. – Khalid Jamil"

New Delhi, August 13

Indian Super League (ISL) side Jamshedpur FC on Wednesday confirmed the departure of head coach Khalid Jamil, who has been appointed as the full-time head coach of the Indian national football team, as per the official website of ISL.

Jamil has signed a two-year contract with the All India Football Federation (AIFF), with an option to extend for an additional year.

Jamil guided Jamshedpur FC to the final of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025, the semi-finals of the ISL 2024-25 and the Kalinga Super Cup 2024, and most recently, to the quarter-finals of the ongoing Durand Cup.

"This is a proud moment for the club, its players, staff, fans, and the Indian football fraternity as an Indian coach takes charge to guide the nation towards AFC Asian Cup qualification to start with, a challenge we believe rests on his able shoulders," said Jamshedpur FC in a statement on Wednesday.

Jamil's first assignment with the 'Blue Tigers' will be the CAFA Nations Cup, where India will face hosts Tajikistan (August 29), IR Iran (September 1) and Afghanistan (September 4) in Group B.

In the October FIFA Window, India will play two crucial AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifying matches against Singapore (October 9 and 14).

On signing his contract with the AIFF, Jamil said, "I am both deeply proud and immensely privileged to have been entrusted with the responsibility of leading our national team. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to train Indian players, and I've grown to understand their strengths and weaknesses intimately. These insights will be fundamental to everything we do as we prepare for the CAFA Nations Cup and the upcoming crucial Asian Cup Qualifiers against Singapore."

- ANI

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Ananya R
Mixed feelings about this. While Jamil's domestic record is good, national team is different pressure. Hope AIFF gives him proper support staff and doesn't make him a scapegoat if results don't come immediately. Our football needs patience!
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Vikram M
Great decision! Jamil understands Indian football better than any foreign coach. His work with Jamshedpur was impressive. Now we need to back him fully - from federation to fans. The Singapore matches will be crucial for Asian Cup hopes 🤞
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Sarah B
As an expat following Indian football, I'm curious - why does the national team keep changing coaches so often? Jamil seems qualified but will he get enough time to implement his vision? The constant changes can't be good for player development.
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Karthik V
Jamshedpur's loss is India's gain! But seriously, we need to stop this trend of ISL clubs becoming feeder teams for national setup. AIFF should compensate clubs properly when they poach their coaches mid-season. Otherwise how will clubs build long-term projects?
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Priyanka N
Exciting times for Indian football! Jamil's first test against Iran will show where we really stand. Hope he can bring out the best in our players like Chhetri, Sahal and Jeakson. The nation is behind you coach! 💙 #BlueTigers

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