Bibiano Fernandes Named India U-15 Head Coach as Ranjit Bajaj's Role Remains Unclear
Bibiano Fernandes has accepted the role of head coach for India's U-15 national football team ahead of the FIFA U-15 World Cup Festival in Azerbaijan. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) clarified that Fernandes will oversee coaching and player selection, while Ranjit Bajaj, initially appointed as team manager, is unlikely to take an administrative role after Fernandes' acceptance. Bajaj had earlier declined the position, and AIFF officials addressed concerns about the coaching structure to finalize responsibilities.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (54/100). Lens Score 33/100.
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Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 35/100 to 72/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 11 Aug, 05:12 am. Other outlets followed.