India’s Football Chief Praful Patel Condoles Rustam Akramov’s Death

Kolkata, Feb 21:  All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel has condoled the demise of Indian Men’s Senior National Team coach Rustam Akramov, who passed away in Uzbekistan earlier this week. Akramov was in charge as the head coach of the Blue Tigers from 1995 (Nehru Cup in March) to 1996 (World Cup qualifiers in September) wherein he led India to win the Gold Medal in the 1995 SAF Games in Chennai.

India also finished as runners-up in the 1995 SAFF Cup in Colombo during his tenure as the national coach. “It’s sad to hear that Rustam Akramov is no more. His invaluable contribution to Indian Football will never be forgotten. My condolences to his family. I share the grief.” Patel said in a message