NEW DELHI (India): The All India Football Federation confirmed the appointment of Thomas Dennerby as the head coach of Indian women’s U-17 team for FIFA U-17 Women’s World India 2020.
The 60-year-old, who had also acted in a popular TV series titled ‘The Other Sport’, was also a former police officer.
Dennerby guided Sweden women’s team to a third-place finish at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011, and a quarterfinal spot in 2012 London Olympics.
His last assignment was with the Nigerian senior women’s team.
He guided them at the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019, and also helped them win the AWCON 2018.
“Thomas is the right candidate to coach the women’s U-17 team in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. I wish him good luck,” said AIFF President Praful Patel.
The Swede thanked AIFF for making him a “part of the project”.
“It’s a big challenge. I’m extremely humbled and grateful to AIFF for giving me the responsibility,” said Dennerby.
