Khogen Singh Explained
Wangkhem Khogen Singh (born 1 February 1971) is a former Indian football player and current head coach of I-League club NEROCA.[2] He was head coach of I-League side, Minerva Punjab, whom he led to the 2017–18 title.
Playing career
Born in Manipur, Singh has played for a variety of clubs including Air India, Salgaocar, Mumbai, and Tollygunge Agragami.[3] [4]
Coaching career
Minerva Punjab: 2017–2018
Prior to the start of the 2017–18 I-League season, Singh was appointed head coach of Minerva Punjab.[3] By the end of the campaign, Singh had led the club to their first ever national league title in only their second season in India's top flight.[3] Despite the success however, Singh left the club on 22 May 2018 after being told he would be demoted to a youth coaching role.[5]
NEROCA FC: 2021–present
In July 2021, He is appointed as the head coach of inleague club NEROCA for the upcoming season. In 2022, he guided NEROCA in "Imphal Derby" at the Group-C opener during the 131st edition of Durand Cup,[6] [7] clinching a thrilling 3–1 win.[8] [9]
Statistics
Managerial statistics
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Honours
- Minerva Punjab
2017-18
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Sourav. Modak. I-League: New-look NEROCA FC ready to change the script this season. 26 December 2021. The Times of India. 27 December 2021. 26 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211226153345/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/i-league-new-look-neroca-fc-ready-to-change-the-script-this-season/articleshow/88508733.cms. live.
- Web site: Triyasha. Chatterjee. I-League 2021-2022: Neroca FC start campaign with a win against Sreenidi Deccan. thebridge.in. The Bridge. 27 December 2021. 27 December 2021. 27 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211227110611/https://thebridge.in/football/i-league-2021-2022-neroca-fc-start-campaign-with-a-win-against-sreenidi-deccan-27754. live.
- News: Minerva Punjab FC become King of the North with I-League crown . 3 November 2018 . New Indian Express . 9 March 2018 . 3 November 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181103170530/http://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2018/mar/09/minerva-punjab-fc-become-king-of-the-north-with-i-league-crown-1784314.html . live .
- Web site: Indian Football Transfers 2003 . IndianFootball.de . 3 November 2018 . 17 February 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200217030450/http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers2003.html . live .
- News: Khogen Singh quits I-League champions Minerva Punjab . 3 November 2018 . Goal.com . 22 May 2018 . 3 November 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181103132825/https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/khogen-singh-quits-i-league-champions-minerva-punjab/7rp1q4ij49kt1kkab5em7n2n4 . live .
- Web site: Durand Cup 2022: NEROCA FC vs TRAU FC preview, prediction and more. www.sportskeeda.com. Sportskeeda. 18 August 2022. 18 August 2022. Imphal, Manipur. Azhar. Mohamed. https://web.archive.org/web/20220818142049/https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/durand-cup-2022-neroca-fc-vs-trau-fc-preview-prediction. 18 August 2022.
- Web site: Rajnath Singh to attend opening match of Manipur edition of Durand cup today. assamtribune.com. The Assam Tribune. 5:31 AM. TAT Correspondent. 18 August 2022. 18 August 2022. Imphal, Manipur. https://web.archive.org/web/20220818144814/https://assamtribune.com/north-east/rajnath-singh-to-attend-opening-match-of-manipur-edition-of-durand-cup-today-1434174. 18 August 2022.
- Web site: Durand Cup: Ahead of Manipur derby between TRAU and Neroca, state government declares half holiday. indianexpressews.com. The Indian Express. Jimmy. Leivon. 17 August 2022. 18 August 2022. Imphal, Manipur. https://web.archive.org/web/20220817162007/https://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/manipur/manipur-to-host-first-durand-cup-match-thursday-8096099/. 17 August 2022.
- Web site: Highlights Durand Cup, NFC 3-1 TRAU: Neroca beats TRAU FC 3-1 in the Imphal Derby Full Time! Neroca beats TRAU FC with a two-goal margin of victory. sportstar.thehindu.com. Sportstar. 18 August 2022. 18 August 2022. Imphal, Manipur. https://web.archive.org/web/20220818145621/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/durand-cup-neroca-fc-vs-trau-fc-live-streaming-score-nfc-vs-tfc-when-where-to-watch-india-telecast-highlights/article65782344.ece. 18 August 2022.
