Rain influenced the match, says Koevermans

Last Updated: Thursday, August 23, 2012, 00:02

India`s football coach Wim Koevermans was proud of his team`s overall performance in the Nehru Cup opener against Syria but said the water-logged turf at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium had a bearing on the match on Wednesday.

India start Nehru Cup campaign in style, beat Syria 2-1

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 22:14

Dutchman Wim Koevermans` stint as the coach of the Indian football team started on a positive note as Portugal-returned skipper Sunil Chhetri and Anthony Pereira`s strikes propelled the hosts to a 2-1 win over Syria in the Nehru Cup opener on Wednesday.

Nehru Cup: India vs Syria – Preview

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 10:31

In what has become a traditional Nehru Cup rivalry over the past couple of editions, India takes on Syria in their 5th encounter spread over 3 Nehru Cups.

We are the favourites, challenges are not many: Wim Koevermans

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 20:13

Despite entering the tournament as the lowest ranked team, national football coach Wim Koevermans preferred to dub India the "favourites" in the Nehru Cup, and is confident of the side retaining the title for the third straight time.

We need to understand what the coach wants: Chhetri

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 19:26

National football coach Wim Koevermans and captain Sunil Chhetri beamed with confidence on the eve of India`s opener against Syria in the Nehru Cup.

Upbeat India hope to regain lost ground in Nehru Cup opener

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 18:54

Under the tutelege of Wim Koevermans whose country gave birth to `total football`, holders India will look to regain lost ground after plummeting to their lowest-ever rankings in recent years, in the Nehru Cup opener against Syria, on Wednesday.

No Jeje in Koevermans` 20-member squad for Nehru Cup

Last Updated: Sunday, August 19, 2012, 14:18

Sunil Chhetri will expectedly lead the attack but his strike partner Jeje Lalpekhlua failed to figure in national football coach Wim Koevermans` 20-man squad for the Nehru Cup.

India in good hands of Koevermans, says Gullit

Last Updated: Sunday, July 29, 2012, 20:50

Dutch soccer legend Ruud Gullit on Sunday said Indian football is in safe hands with compatriot Wim Koevermans.

`Keep opposition in mind while organising practice session`

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 22:51

National football coach Wim Koevermans on Wednesday demonstrated various match related situations -- both in theory and practical sessions -- as the AIFF coaching seminar gathered further shape in Navi Mumbai.

We need to keep pace with global changes: Wim Koevermans

Last Updated: Friday, June 29, 2012, 18:32

Indian football team coach Wim Koevermans said the country will have to keep pace with the global changes in the sport and groom talent if it wants to become a competitive force at international level.

AIFF to announce new coach at its Exco meeting on Friday

Last Updated: Thursday, June 14, 2012, 20:43

The AIFF will announce the appointment of former Dutch international Wim Koevermans as the Indian football coach besides discussing issues concerning hosting of the Nehru Cup during its executive committee meeting here on Friday.

Koevermans to make presentation to AIFF on June 14

Last Updated: Friday, June 8, 2012, 18:17

Former Dutch international Wim Koevermans will make a presentation to the All India Football Federation during its executive committee meeting on June 14 following which he is set to be appointed as the national coach.