Jiju Jacob (born 25 December 1967) is a former Indian International

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player who played as a defender. Jiju is from Kozhikode, Kerala and has represented India in several matches including the

Nehru Cup The Nehru Cup was an international association football tournament organised by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), named after the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru. It was launched in 1982, but was not held from 1998 to ...

in 1997 and the 1998 Bangkok Asian Games. He currently works as a Malayalam co-commentator and pundit on Star Sports network.

Honours

India *

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; runner-up:

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* South Asian Games Silver medal:

References

Indian men's footballers India men's international footballers Malayali people Footballers from Kerala People from Kozhikode district 1967 births Living people Men's association football defenders Association football commentators Indian sports broadcasters Footballers at the 1998 Asian Games Asian Games competitors for India South Asian Games medalists in football South Asian Games silver medalists for India {{Kerala-stub