The assistant coach associated with the Indian U-17 women’s football team has been suspended and recalled from Norway for alleged “misconduct” with a minor player during an ongoing demonstration tour to Norway.
It is learned that the Committee of Administrators (CoA) managing the affairs of all India The Football Federation (AIFF) has already given this information. Play Authority of India (SAI) regarding the alleged incident
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“An incident of misconduct has been reported in the U-17 women’s team, which is currently on a demonstration tour of Europe. AIFF follows a zero tolerance policy on indiscipline. As a preparatory action, the Federation has temporarily suspended the person pending further investigation,” read a statement from the CoA.
“AIFF has asked the person concerned to stop all contact with the team, return to India immediately and remain present for further investigation upon his arrival,” the statement said.
The team is currently touring Europe as part of preparations for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World The Cup, which will be hosted by India from October 11-30.
Although the COA did not name the person involved, sources claimed it was the team’s assistant coach, Alex Ambrose, who forced the minor to engage in an “unfair” act.
The 39-year-old Ambrose represented the Indian national football team in six matches and scored a goal against Singapore during their victorious LG Cup campaign in 2002. He played both at home and away against North Korea in the 2003 AFC Asian Cup Qualifier. fixtures
According to the source, head coach Thomas Dennerby himself was a witness to the “incident” and he immediately informed the AIFF.
“After Dennerby sent a report from Europe, the COA acted immediately and informed SAI. The perpetrator was recalled in no time. Ambrose could also face criminal charges as the girl was a minor.”
Cases of sexual harassment are coming to the fore in Indian sports every day. Recently, a female cyclist accused the national coach of inappropriate behavior during a training trip to Slovenia. The coach has been sacked and is facing a detailed investigation.
A woman sailor had also accused the accompanying coach of making her uncomfortable while traveling abroad.
Member unions demand life ban on coach
Meanwhile, condemning the incident, the member associations urged the COA and the AIFF administration to launch an independent investigation and demanded a life ban on Ambrose from the sport.
“The state would like to recommend stringent action, including legal and exemplary punishment, along with a life ban from association football and even the cancellation of their coaching license,” it said in a statement.
The state associations also requested both the COA and the AIFF administration to appoint a women security officer with immediate effect to instil confidence in the system for women players and women working in football, especially the national With teams and also at AIFF House in New Delhi. added this.
The member unions “sincerely request” the administration to replace all male support staff with female employees at the earliest.
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