Shalendra Lal (born 3 July 1983) is a former Fijian footballer who played as a left-back. He is the current head coach of the Fiji national under-17 football team.[1]

Shalendra Lal
Personal information
Full name Shalendra Lal
Date of birth (1983-07-03) 3 July 1983 (age 40)
Place of birth Ba, Fiji
Position(s) Left-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Ba FC
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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He started his football career with DAV College and spent 13 years with Ba FC.[2] In January 2015, he was appointed coach of Ba.[3] In January 2021 he was appointed coach of Nadi F.C.[4] He resigned from the position in November 2021.[5]

Managerial career

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In 2014, he served as assistant coach of the Fiji national under-20 football team[6] and was then appointed as under-17 head coach.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Lal says selection door still open for Fiji U17 team". Fiji Times. 9 March 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Shalen Lal profile". Fiji Times. 21 November 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Lal to coach Ba". Fiji Times. 8 January 2015. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  4. ^ Karalaini Tavi (18 January 2021). "Shalen Lal is new Nadi coach". FBC News. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  5. ^ "Shalen Lal – Why I Resigned?". Fiji Sun. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  6. ^ "Fiji Under-20 Geared Up". Fiji Sun. 17 November 2014. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  7. ^ "Lal honoured to lead Fiji". OFC. 11 February 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2023.