AIFF gears up for coach hunt, not looking at high-profile names

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Sunday said it will launch its hunt for a new national coach in the next few days and would be aiming for a "dynamic personality" with considerable international experience instead of a high-profile name.

Stephen Constantine's departure after the heartbreaking group stage exit at the AFC Asian Cup has left the top post vacant.

AIFF general secretary Kushal Das said the candidate to replace him has to be well versed in man management, adding the federation will advertise for the coach's post within the first week of February.

"The experience of having coached a national team is always important because what you get from that, you won't get elsewhere," Das told PTI.

"He has to be good in man management, has to have a vision for Indian football and he should be someone who is ready to take us to the next level. We are just not looking at some big names."