Overview

• The AIFF Executive Committee confirmed Jamil’s appointment on August 1 after a three-name shortlist by the Technical Committee.
• He succeeds Manolo Marquez and becomes the first Indian full-time coach of the men’s national team since 2011.
• His selection underscores AIFF’s shift toward nurturing domestic talent under tight budget constraints.
• Negotiations are under way for a two- to three-year, performance-based deal that bars any concurrent club role.
• Jamil’s first assignment will be the CAFA Nations Cup in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan beginning August 29.