Kolkata : FC Goa have officially parted ways with head coach Gouramangi Singh.
Gouramangi’s association with FC Goa goes back several years, much of which he spent working with the first team before he was appointed Head Coach. The appointment made him the first Indian to lead the club on a full-time basis. This was just ahead of ACL 2.
Gouramangi, a former Indian Footballer brought a strong work ethic and a professional approach to his time at the club. He came after taking over from iconic coach Manolo Marquez.
Ravi Puskur, CEO, FC Goa said in a statement: ‘Gouramangi has been a valued part of FC Goa for a long time. He brought real commitment and professionalism to his work here, and we’re grateful for everything he has given the club. While things did not work out as we had both hoped, we wish him every success in the next stage of his career.’
Shameel Chembakath, who currently serves as Assistant Coach, will take charge of the team on an interim basis while the process of appointing a new Head Coach is completed.
Gouramangi’s departure comes at a point when FC Goa are in middle of ISL. In total, he led the Goan side in eight matches, four each in continental competition and the ISL, recording two wins, two draws and four defeats.
FC Goa’s continental campaign ended in the group stage of the AFC Challenge League, while the side currently sits seventh in the ISL after four matches with five points.
Goa will next travel to Guwahati to face NorthEast United FC on November 21 for ISL clash.
