T.K._Chathunni

T. K. Chathunni

T. K. Chathunni

Indian footballer and coach (1944/1945–2024)

T. K. Chathunni (1944/1945 – 12 June 2024) was an Indian football coach and a player from Chalakudy, Kerala.[1]

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Playing career

A defender,[2] Chathunni played for Kerala and Goa.

Coaching career

Chathunni managed most football clubs in India like Kochin,[3] Dempo, Salgaocar, Mohun Bagan, Churchill Brothers,[4] Chirag United Club Kerala,[5] Josco and others.[6][7] He was the coach for various clubs in the National Football League from 1997–98.[8][9][10][11][12] He represented both Kerala and Goa in the Santosh Trophy.[13]

Death

Chathunni died on 12 June 2024, at a private hospital in Karukutty, Ernakulam succumbing to cancer. He was 80.[14][15]

Honours

Manager

Salgaocar

Mohun Bagan

References

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    Menon, Ravi (7 December 1999). "FC Kochin rope in coach Chathunni". expressindia.indianexpress.com. Kochi: The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
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