FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017

AIFF and India U-17 coach Nicolai Adam agree to part ways

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and India U-17 Head Coach Nicolai Adam have today (February 7, 2017) agreed to part ways by mutual consent.

Thanking and acknowledging Adam’s contribution to Indian football, All India Football Federation General Secretary Kushal Das said: “We are grateful to Nicolai for his services towards development of the Indian U-17 National Team and wish him all the best for his future endeavours.”

“The process of selecting a new national coach for the U-17 National Team has already been initiated. We shall appoint a replacement very soon and also hope to get the desired results,” he added.

Adam who had taken charge of the team in April 2015 said: “I am grateful to AIFF for giving me the opportunity to serve as coach of the Indian U-17 National Team. I wish all the bright young talent the very best.”

(AIFF Media)

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