He was also the head coach of the Nepal men's national football team for 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC).

He announced to resign as the Nepal football team's head coach on 25 July 2021, blaming internal politics on social media.

[9] On 13 October 2021, he led Nepal men's national football team to their first final in the SAFF Championship.

[10] His first with Afghanistan ended with chaos when he ordered his team leave the field after Kyrgyzstan’s first goal in the 97th minute during the 2023 CAFA Nations Cup.

[12] On 20 August 2024, He was appointed as the interim head coach at Sri Lanka national football team for 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – play-off round matches against Cambodia.