ISL 2024-25: Punjab FC Appoints Goalkeeping Coach
Manish Timsina, the accomplished goalkeeping coach for the Nepal national team, joins Punjab FC ahead of the ISL 2024-25 season, bringing a wealth of experience to the team. Timsina, holding AFC/FAM Goalkeeping ‘A’ and ANFA ‘A’ licenses, previously coached I-League’s Gokulam kerala, contributing to their title win. His coaching journey, which began in 2012, spans Nepal, India, and Malaysia, promising a notable impact on Punjab FC’s goalkeepers. News Directory 3 is excited by this prospect. Nikolaos Topoliatis, Punjab FC’s Football Director, expressed confidence in Timsina’s ability to nurture the team’s young talent. Timsina will work with Ravi Kumar,Jaskaranbir Singh,Abujam Penand Singh,and Muheet Shabir. The newly appointed coach is eager to contribute to the team’s success this season. Discover what’s next for Punjab FC under Timsina’s guidance.
Punjab FC Names Manish Timsina Goalkeeping coach
Updated May 30,2025
Punjab FC has appointed Manish Timsina as it’s goalkeeping coach ahead of the Indian Super League (ISL) season. Timsina holds AFC/FAM Goalkeeping ‘A’ and ANFA ‘A’ Diploma licenses.
The 36-year-old Timsina,who also coaches the Nepal national team,brings experience from his time with I-League’s Gokulam Kerala during the 2023-24 season. His coaching career began in 2012 at Delhi Public School, Biratnagar, Nepal. He has as coached in Nepal, India, and Malaysia.
Timsina’s first senior role was as head coach of Morang DFA in 2018. He then became the Nepal U-15 national team’s goalkeeping coach. In 2021, Gokulam recruited him, and the team secured the I-League title that season.
Timsina will now work with Punjab FC goalkeepers Ravi Kumar, Jaskaranbir Singh, abujam Penand singh, and Muheet Shabir.
Nikolaos Topoliatis,Punjab FC’s Football Director,expressed confidence in Timsina’s ability to develop the team’s young goalkeepers.
“I am thrilled to begin this new journey with Punjab FC. The squad has a strong group of goalkeepers, and I am eager to work with each of them to elevate their game,” Timsina said. “Punjab FC’s journey has been inspiring, and I fully resonate with their vision. I am excited to get started on the new season and look forward to contributing to the team’s success.”
What’s next
Timsina is expected to promptly begin working with Punjab FC’s goalkeepers as they prepare for the upcoming Indian Super League season, aiming to compete for all three trophies.