FC Goa end Gouramangi Singh’s four-year association with the club, with assistant coach Shameel Chembakath appointed interim head coach following his sudden departure.
Kolkata, November 13: FC Goa have parted ways with head coach Gouramangi Singh after both parties mutually agreed to end their association with immediate effect, the club announced on Friday.
Gouramangi’s departure brings an end to his four-year association with the Gaurs, having initially joined the club as an assistant coach in July 2022. He was promoted to the head coach’s position on July 24, 2026, becoming the first Indian to take charge of FC Goa as a full-time head coach.
His appointment marked a significant milestone in Gaur’s history, as he became the first Indian to lead the club on a full-time basis. It also placed him among a growing list of Indian coaches who have taken up prominent roles in the Indian Super League, following the path of Khalid Jamil, Clifford Miranda Thangboi Singto, and others coaches.
For Gouramangi, his journey as the head coach of the club had only begun a few months ago, started his duty guiding the gaurs to the AFC Champion League qualifiers, to the challenge League, to the first phase of the ISL, his departure an early end to a new chapter in his coaching career.
A former captain of the Indian national team, Gouramangi had been associated with FC Goa’s first team for several years before taking up the top job. During his playing career, he also represented several Goan clubs, including Dempo SC, Sporting Clube de Goa and Churchill Brothers.
Reacting to the development, FC Goa CEO Ravi Puskur acknowledged Gouramangi’s contribution to the club and thanked him for his commitment and professionalism.
“Gouramangi has been a valued part of FC Goa for a long time. He brought real commitment and professionalism to his work here, and we’re grateful for everything he has given the club. While things did not work out as we had both hoped, we wish him every success in the next stage of his career,” Puskur said.
Meanwhile, assistant coach Shameel Chembakath will take charge of the team on an interim basis as FC Goa begin the process of appointing a new head coach.
With his departure, FC Goa now face the task of finding a new head coach as they look to move forward under a different leadership. Meanwhile, Gouramangi will turn his attention to the next phase of his coaching career, carrying forward the experience.
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