From Nepal to Pakistan, India to Rwanda, Stephen Constantine’s journey is a testament to adaptability, leadership, and a deep passion for the game. This timeline showcases his professional milestones, achievements, and contributions to football around the globe.
2023 - 2025
Head Coach – Pakistan National Team
First-ever World Cup Qualifier win after 75 years.
Introduced modern training & player development systems.
16/01/2025
Stelios Kyriakides Award
Awarded the prestigious Stelios Kyriakides Award for coaching contributions in different clubs and National teams overseas by The Cyprus Sports Writers Association
2022 - 2023
Head Coach – East Bengal FC
East Bengal recorded its best season in the ISL.
Mahesh Naorem, received his first call up to Indian Mens National Team.
2021 - 2021
Sporting Director & Head Coach – Pafos FC
Highest points tally in top division history.
Won 10 of the 14 games left in the season, with 2 draws and 2 losses.
2015 - 2019
Head Coach – India National Team
FIFA ranking up from 173 to 96.
Qualified for 2019 AFC Asian Cup.
2014 - 2015
Head Coach – Rwanda National Team
Rwanda achieved its highest FIFA World Ranking ever, hitting 64th globally in March 2015 under Stephen Constantine .
2013 - 2014
Assistant Manager - Apollon Smyrnis FC Greece
2012 - 2013
Head Coach - Ethnikos FC, Cyprus
With only a few games remaining, Stephen guided the club to avoid relegation by a single point.
2010 - 2012
Head Team Coach - Nea Salamina FC, Cyprus
Took over second-division, relegation-threatened Nea Salamina in October 2010 and led them to promotion.
Despite budget constraints, secured a top-seven finish in the next season—an incredible turnaround.
2010 - 2010
Head Coach - APEP FC, Cyprus
2009 - 2010
Head Coach – Sudan National Team
African Nations Cup Qualifiers.
2007 - 2008
Head Coach – Malawi National Team
Revamped the National team set up , introducing up to date best practices and called a number of youngsters into the senior mens team.
2005 - 2006
First Team Coach - Millwall FC, England
2002- 2005
Head Coach – India National Team (First Tenure)
Won 2002 LG Cup in Vietnam.
Introduced modern professional structures.
1999 - 2001
Head Coach – Nepal National Team
In his first tournament led the team to the South Asian Cup Final earning the Silver medal.
Stephen received Order of Knighthood from the King of Nepal in 2002.
For full details of Stephen’s career and qualifications, visit the About Stephen page to download his CVs.