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Yearly Archives: 2016

Mizoram Premier League: Chanmari FC held by Zo United FC!

Chanmari FC passed up an opportunity to top the table after failing to overcome a resilient Zo United FC on Tuesday, September 27 afternoon. Both teams looked vibrant as they started the match with Chanmari FC nearly conceding after an error from goalkeeper MS-a. Chanmari FC despite gaining an upper …

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VIDEO – NNIS: FIFA president Infantino calls on AIFF to take right decisions!

As NNIS reports from Goa, FIFA president Gianni Infantino was witness to a couple of presentations that focused on the need to restructure Indian football. The proposals, mainly targeting at making ISL a top tier league next year and relegating I-League to the second division have forced the legacy clubs …

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East Bengal beat Shillong Lajong 1-0 to reach Bordoloi Trophy final!

Kolkata giants East Bengal Club defeated Shillong Lajong FC 1-0 in their semifinal match in the 64th Bordoloi Trophy at the Nehru Stadium in Guwahati. The all important goal was scored by Nigerian striker Somide Adelaja in the 19th minute of a pass from Prohlad Roy. In a keenly contested …

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Chennaiyin FC manager Materazzi & players attend Slum Soccer Tournament!

Indian Super League champions Chennaiyin FC send a contingent to visit the ongoing Gamesa League, a unique initiative by Gamesa India and NGO Slum Soccer at the Rajarathinam Stadium today. Chennaiyin FC head coach Marco Matetrazzi, goalkeeping coach Francesco Franzese and players Bernard Mendy, Duwayne Kerr, Raphael Augusto, Nallappan Mohanraj, …

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AIFF president Praful Patel: FIFA U-17 World Cup is a turning point for India!

The All India Football Federation President Praful Patel dubbed the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 as a “new chapter for Indian Football history”. Speaking at the Official emblem launch of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 at a snazzy hotel in Goa, Mr. Patel said, “The FIFA U-17 …

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Eugeneson Lyngdoh magic at JDT gives Bengaluru FC big advantage in AFC Cup semifinals!

A familiar moment of magic from Eugeneson Lyngdoh set the Blues up nicely for a return leg of the AFC Cup semifinal after the midfielder’s equaliser in the 56th minute gave Bengaluru FC a 1-1 draw against reigning champions Johor Darul Ta’zim at a packed Larkin Stadium, in Malaysia, on …

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FC Bardez meet Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim in Goa Pro League clash!

FC Bardez will face Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim in their fifth match of the Goa Professional League at the Duler Stadium in Mapusa tomorrow. SCCC are in third position with 10 points having played five matches already. They have won 3 games, drawn one and lost one. The previous …

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AFC-AIFF Task Force meets in Goa, AFC won’t interfere in Indian Football restructuring!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) held their initial taskforce meeting today, September 28 in Goa, India. The meeting was described as ‘extremely positive.’ Dato’ Windsor John, the AFC General Secretary, and Kushal Das, the AIFF General Secretary, led the delegations who agreed the …

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2016 Soccerex Global Convention: Notes from day one!

The world’s biggest conference for the business of soccer got underway at Manchester Central on Monday, September 26 with FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura and Manchester mayoral candidate Andy Burnham to the fore. The 2016 edition of the Soccerex Global Convention was opened by the man many expect to become …

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