Ranjit Bajaj Named India U-15 Team Manager Ahead of FIFA U-15 World Cup Festival
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has appointed Ranjit Bajaj as manager and Bibiano Fernandes as head coach of the India U-15 men's national team for the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup Festival in Azerbaijan this October. The tournament focuses on youth development and international exposure rather than results. Bajaj, known for his work in grassroots football and as Minerva Academy FC owner, will manage off-field operations, while Fernandes will lead coaching duties. The team contingent will include 14 players and six staff members.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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freepressjournal broke this story on 6 Aug, 02:39 pm. Other outlets followed.