Former Indian International Gouramangi Singh joins FC Bengaluru United as first team coach

The centre back, who last played for NEROCA FC in the I-League, revealed why he choose to coach rather than continue playing. “(Former India coach) Bob Houghton used to tell us to play every game like it was our last, because we would miss it after we stop playing. He was right. I miss playing a lot, and I feel I have a couple of years of football left in me. NEROCA wanted me back, but I cannot have my feet in two places at the same time. It was either coaching or playing, and I chose coaching." said Gouramangi Singh, repprted Sportstar.

Gouramangi, who played as a centre back for India in as many as 71 games, was all praise for his former national teammate Sunil Chhetri, who is two years older than Gouramangi. “Chhetri called and asked me what I was doing in his city (laughs). He invited me to join his birthday celebrations. That was an enjoyable night,” the former defender said.

Gouramangi also credits AIFF technical Director Savio Madeira for igniting Gouramangi's interest in coaching. Moreover, Gouramangi met FC Bengaluru United head coach Richard Hood during the AFC A-Licence coaching course.