<p>Khalid Jamil has become the first full-time Indian head coach in the history of the Indian Super League with NorthEast United FC offering him the top job ahead of the upcoming season.</p>.<p>Jamil, 44, guided the Highlanders to the semi-finals after taking over in an interim capacity from Gerard Nus last season.</p>.<p>Jamil oversaw a remarkable reversal of fortunes last season as the team, after a spate of defeats, made the last four following an unbeaten nine-match run.</p>.<p>A former midfielder, Jamil is an experienced campaigner in Indian football having coached the likes of Mohun Bagan and East Bengal.</p>.<p>His biggest success story though came at Aizawl FC, guiding the Mizoram club to a stunning I-League triumph in 2017.</p>.<p>He had previously coached Mumbai FC for seven years keeping the club afloat in the top division.</p>.<p>Born in Kuwait to Indian parents, Jamil was a midfielder in his playing days and represented clubs like Mahindra United, Air India and Mumbai FC also had offers from Kolkata heavyweights Mohun Bagan and East Bengal.</p>.<p>He also played quite a few matches for the Indian national team.</p>.<p>Jamil joined NorthEast United FC as an assistant coach ahead of the 2019-20 season.</p>.<p>The Highlanders kick off their next ISL campaign on November 20 against 2018-19 champions Bengaluru FC at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim, Goa.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos</strong></p>
<p>Khalid Jamil has become the first full-time Indian head coach in the history of the Indian Super League with NorthEast United FC offering him the top job ahead of the upcoming season.</p>.<p>Jamil, 44, guided the Highlanders to the semi-finals after taking over in an interim capacity from Gerard Nus last season.</p>.<p>Jamil oversaw a remarkable reversal of fortunes last season as the team, after a spate of defeats, made the last four following an unbeaten nine-match run.</p>.<p>A former midfielder, Jamil is an experienced campaigner in Indian football having coached the likes of Mohun Bagan and East Bengal.</p>.<p>His biggest success story though came at Aizawl FC, guiding the Mizoram club to a stunning I-League triumph in 2017.</p>.<p>He had previously coached Mumbai FC for seven years keeping the club afloat in the top division.</p>.<p>Born in Kuwait to Indian parents, Jamil was a midfielder in his playing days and represented clubs like Mahindra United, Air India and Mumbai FC also had offers from Kolkata heavyweights Mohun Bagan and East Bengal.</p>.<p>He also played quite a few matches for the Indian national team.</p>.<p>Jamil joined NorthEast United FC as an assistant coach ahead of the 2019-20 season.</p>.<p>The Highlanders kick off their next ISL campaign on November 20 against 2018-19 champions Bengaluru FC at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim, Goa.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos</strong></p>