Khogen Singh

In this Meitei name, the family name is Wangkhem and the given name is Khogen. "Singh" is a name suffix.

Wangkhem Khogen Singh (born 1 February 1971) is a former Indian football player and current head coach of I-League club NEROCA.^[2] He was head coach of I-League side, Minerva Punjab, whom he led to the 2017–18 title.

Khogen Singh

Personal information
Full name	Wangkhem Khogen Singh[1]
Date of birth	(1971-02-01) 1 February 1971 (age 54)
Place of birth	Manipur, India
Position(s)	Left back
Team information
Current team	NEROCA FC (head coach)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Air India
	Indian Telephone Industries
	Salgaocar
	Mumbai
	Tollygunge Agragami
Managerial career
2017–2018	Minerva Punjab
2021–23	NEROCA
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Born in Manipur, Singh has played for a variety of clubs including Air India, Salgaocar, Mumbai, and Tollygunge Agragami.^[3][4]

Coaching career

Minerva Punjab: 2017–2018

Prior to the start of the 2017–18 I-League season, Singh was appointed head coach of Minerva Punjab.^[3] By the end of the campaign, Singh had led the club to their first ever national league title in only their second season in India's top flight.^[3] Despite the success however, Singh left the club on 22 May 2018 after being told he would be demoted to a youth coaching role.^[5]

NEROCA FC: 2021–present

In July 2021, He is appointed as the head coach of inleague club NEROCA for the upcoming season. In 2022, he guided NEROCA in "Imphal Derby" at the Group-C opener during the 131st edition of Durand Cup,^[6][7] clinching a thrilling 3–1 win.^[8][9]

Statistics

Managerial statistics

As of 3 November 2018.

Team	From	To	Record
G	W	D	L	Win %
Minerva Punjab	2017	22 May 2018	19	11	3	5	057.89
Total			19	11	3	5	057.89

Honours

Minerva Punjab

• I-League: 2017–18