New Delhi, July 26 -- The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Technical Committee recently met to evaluate 170 applications received for the position of Head Coach of the Indian Men's National Football Team, according to the AIFF website.

Following comprehensive discussions and a rigorous selection process, 10 candidates were selected for the committee to review, following which the TC shortlisted three.

A key takeaway from the deliberations was the shared view that appointing a coach with a deep understanding of the Asian and Indian football ecosystem would be highly beneficial to the national team's immediate and future success.

I. M. Vijayan, Chairperson, Technical Committee, further stated, "Given the immediate needs of the nation...