New Delhi : All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Sunday condoled the demise of former men’s senior team coach Rustam Akramov. Akramov passed away earlier this week in Uzbekistan. He was the head coach of Blue Tigers from 1995 (Nehru Cup in March) to 1996 (World Cup qualifiers in September).
He coached India to win the gold medal in the 1995 SAF Games in Chennai. India also finished as runners-up in the 1995 SAFF Cup in Colombo during his tenure as coach. Praful Patel, President, AIFF, said: “It is sad to hear that Rustam Akramov is no more.
His invaluable contribution to Indian Football will never be forgotten. My condolences to his family. I share the grief.” “Indian Football will always remain indebted to Mr. Rustam Akramov. As a coach he tried to inculcate a fighting spirit among his wards. My condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace,” said Kushal Das, General Secretary,
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