Ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Super League (ISL 2024-25), Punjab FC announced the appointment of Manish Timsina as their Goalkeeping Coach. Timsina is an AFC/FAM Goalkeeping ‘A’ and ANFA ‘A’ Diploma Licenced Coach.
Timsina, the current goalkeeping coach of the Nepal national side, had also worked in a similar role with I-League side Gokulam Kerala during the 2023-24 season.
The 36–year-old Manish who hails from Morang began his coaching career in 2012 as the Head Coach of Delhi Public School, Biratnagar in Nepal. He has gained immense coaching experience in Nepal, India, and Malaysia.
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Timsina’s maiden senior assignment was being the head coach of the Morang DFA in 2018 before being appointed as the Nepal U-15 national team’s goalkeeping coach. Timsina was then roped in by Gokulam in 2021, helping the side secure the I-League title that season.
Expressing his enthusiasm, Timsina stated, “I am thrilled to begin this new journey with Punjab FC. The squad has a strong group of goalkeepers, and I am eager to work with each of them to elevate their game. Punjab FC’s journey has been inspiring, and I fully resonate with their vision. I am excited to get started on the new season and look forward to contributing to the team’s success.”
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Timsina will now mentor PFC goalkeepers Ravi Kumar, Jaskaranbir Singh, Abujam Penand Singh, and Muheet Shabir.
PFC’s Football Director Nikolaos Topoliatis added, “We are pleased to have Timsina join us as the goalkeeping coach. With a young and talented group of keepers under his guidance, we are confident in his ability to help the team compete for all three trophies and to develop our young keepers to reach their full potential.”