Gokulam Kerala appoint Spaniard Domingo Oramas as head coach

Kozhikode: Two-time I-League champions Gokulam Kerala FC have signed Domingo Oramas as their new head coach.

The 49-year-old Spanish coach brings a wealth of expertise and a winning mentality to the club. He has more than 20 years of coaching experience and a proven track record.

Oramas replaces compatriot Francesc Bonet at the helm, who took over from Richard Towa in late December. 

Oramas' coaching career highlights include being awarded the Best Coach of the Year 2014 by the Las Palmas Football Federation. He guided U.D. San Fernando in Spain to the playoffs for gaining promotion to the third-tier of Spanish football.

Oramas' international experience includes working as a scout and Assistant Football Director for Independiente del Valle in Ecuador. He also prepared the first-team players for a successful season that culminated in winning the Sudamericana Cup 2019. 

"I am thrilled to be a part of Gokulam Kerala FC, a club with a rich history and a strong desire to win, we can achieve great things together. Our aim is to win promotion to the Indian Super League. My experience in coaching top-tier players and my commitment to implementing a winning methodology will contribute to the team's success on the field," said Oramas.

“We are delighted to have Domingo Oramas as the new head coach and believes that his expertise will bring a fresh perspective and elevate the team's performance to new heights. The club is confident that Oramas's leadership and passion for the game will inspire the players to excel and achieve their goals,” said Gokulam Kerala president V C Praveen.