Who has been appointed as Indian men's football team coach?
Options
A. Zvonimir Boban
B. Robert Jarni
C. Zoran Vulic
D. Igor Stimac
Correct Answer
Igor Stimac
Explanation
Croatia's World Cupper and former manager Igor Stimac has been appointed as Indian men's team coach after the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) technical committee recommended him for the post.He succeeds Stephen Constantine. All India Football Federation (AIFF) interviewed Stimac, Albert Roca, Hakan Ericson and Lee for the post,but Stimac emerged as the number one choice.
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