AIFF not to extend Amelia Valverde's contract

PANAJI: After finishing the AFC Women’s Asian Cup campaign without a point in Australia, the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) technical committee has now recommended a domestic coach.Chaired by former India captain IM Vijayan, the technical committee has asked the federation not to offer a contract extension to Amelia Valverde, given the “disappointing performances” at the Asian Cup, where India lost all three group-stage games, including a 11-0 drubbing against Japan.According to sources, the committee has recommended Anthony Andrews (East Bengal) and Crispin Chettri, former coach of the national team, for the top job.“We expected more from Valverde,” a member of the technical committee told TOI after its meeting on Tuesday. “She was brought in specifically to help India at the Asian Cup. But the performance was disappointing. ” Even if Valverde had got the nod from the technical committee, it would have been difficult to convince the Costa Rican to continue without a pay hike. She was also in favour of a long-term contract, according to sources.Valverde, took Costa Rica twice to the FIFA World Cup.