Along with Bajaj's appointment, the Executive Committee also approved the recommendation to appoint Bibiano Fernandes as the head coach of the India U-15 team, subject to his acceptance.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has approved the appointment of Minerva Academy FC owner Ranjit Bajaj as the team manager of the India U-15 men's national team for the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026, scheduled to be held in Azerbaijan this October. The decision was taken during the AIFF Executive Committee meeting held in New Delhi on Thursday.
Along with Bajaj's appointment, the Executive Committee also approved the recommendation to appoint Bibiano Fernandes as the head coach of the India U-15 team, subject to his acceptance.
The FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival will mark the first edition of the age-group tournament with teams from across the world set to participate.
As per the tournament regulations, each participating team can have a 20-member contingent, including 14 players and six support staff.
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