The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Technical Committee has unanimously recommended former India international Ishfaq Ahmed as the Head Coach of the India U-16 national team.
Ahmed, who is a native of Srinagar, has a wealth of experience in coaching at the youth level. He has previously worked as an assistant coach at Jamshedpur FC and Kerala Blasters, and he was also the interim head coach of the Blasters in 2021.
The Technical Committee was impressed with Ahmed’s coaching philosophy and his ability to develop young players. They believe that he is the right person to lead the India U-16 team in the upcoming AFC U-16 Championship qualifiers.
The India U-16 team will begin their preparations for the AFC U-16 Championship qualifiers in the coming months. The qualifiers will be held in September 2023, and the top four teams from each group will qualify for the AFC U-16 Championship, which will be held in 2024.
The Technical Committee is confident that Ahmed will be able to lead the India U-16 team to success in the AFC U-16 Championship qualifiers. They believe that he has the experience, the coaching philosophy, and the motivation to help the team achieve their goals.
About Ishfaq Ahmed
Ishfaq Ahmed is a former India international footballer who played as a midfielder. He is a native of Srinagar, and he made his senior international debut in 2003.
Ahmed went on to play for a number of clubs in India, including JCT, Mohun Bagan, and Dempo. He was also part of the India team that won the 2008 Nehru Cup.
After retiring from playing, Ahmed turned to coaching. He has worked as an assistant coach at Jamshedpur FC and Kerala Blasters, and he was also the interim head coach of the Blasters in 2021.
Ahmed is a UEFA A-licensed coach, and he is also a member of the All India Football Federation’s Technical Committee.
The appointment of Ishfaq Ahmed as the Head Coach of the India U-16 team is a positive step for Indian football. Ahmed is a talented coach with a lot of experience working with young players. He is also a great motivator, and he has a clear vision for how he wants to develop the India U-16 team.
The India U-16 team has a lot of potential, and Ahmed is the right person to help them reach their full potential. The Technical Committee is confident that Ahmed will be able to lead the team to success in the AFC U-16 Championship qualifiers.
