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Monthly Archives: February 2018

VIDEO – Al Arabiya: Indian coach brings dignity to underprivileged children through football!

A football coach in India is making tireless efforts to train underprivileged children to compete with the best and in the process gain dignity in life. Sylvester Peter, who hails from Chennai in South India, is the founder of My Angels Academy, which is meant only for underprivileged children in …

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Cuttack is set to host a FIFA Youth Development Course & FIFA Refreshers Course for Women!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) with the Football Association of Odisha (FAO) will be conducting a FIFA Youth Development Program and a FIFA Refreshers Course for Women only in Cuttack from March 4 to 11, 2018. The program is intended for the 35 probables of the Senior Indian women’s …

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Indian Arrows impose huge challenge for Santosh Kashyap’s Aizawl FC in his first I-League home game!

Aizawl FC will host the All India Football Federation’s development squad Indian Arrows at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium tomorrow, January 23, which is going to be their newly appointed coach Santosh Kashyap’s first home match in this I-League season. The veteran coach who has taken over the reins after Aizawl …

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India Sports Minister Col. Rathore: Setting-Up of World Class Football Academy in Manipur under Consideration!

India’s Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Thursday, Februry 22 said his ministry is actively considering setting up a World Class Football Academy in Manipur in collaboration with the local state government. A group of 20 students along with their teachers from Chandel district of Manipur called on Minister of …

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I-League fixtures revised to a have a title finale on March 8!

The All India Football Federation and I-League department have revised the final fixtures of the 2017/18 I-League season with NEROCA FC, Minerva Punjab FC and East Bengal Club all still in contention for this season league title. On March 8, East Bengal would host NEROCA in a potential win it …

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VIDEO – XtraTime: Keeper Shilton Paul thinks Mohun Bagan under no pressure in I-League!

The I-League title race is set to go down to the wire and Mohun Bagan goalkeeper Shilton Paul tells XtraTime that unlike the other three sides – NEROCA FC, Minerva Punjab FC and East Bengal – the Mariners are in with an outside chance and they therefore are under no …

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Minerva Punjab FC’s Abhishek Ambekar: Playing For India Is My Ultimate Dream!

Several factors have led Minerva Punjab FC being one of the title contenders in the I-League 2017-18 and one of them has been their wing back Abhishek Ambekar. A success at the back this season, the Maratha is now harbouring dreams of ‘playing for India’. “Playing for India is my …

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Mohammedan Sporting to organise inaugural Sultan Ahmed Memorial U-14 Youth Football Championship!

Kolkata giants Mohammedan Sporting Club today announced on the 127th Foundation Day of the club that the inaugural Sultan Ahmed Memorial U-14 Youth Football Championship will commence from Saturday, February 24 at the Mohammedan Sporting ground on the Kolkata Maidans. The final will be played on Sunday, February 25 in …

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Defender Rahul Bheke to stay at Bengaluru FC for three more seasons!

Bengaluru FC have extended Rahul Bheke’s contract by three years, tying the defender to the Blues until May 2021, the club announced on Thursday, February 22. The 27-year-old has been a vital cog in Bengaluru FC’s season so far, and the extension reaffirms the club’s commitment towards holding on to …

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ISL-4: NorthEast United aim to dash Mumbai City FC’s play-off hopes in Mumbai!

Mumbai City FC welcome NorthEast United FC at the Mumbai Football Arena in Indian Super League (ISL) 2017-18 on Thursday. The Islanders managed to keep their playoff hopes alive even after two consecutive defeats thanks to a victory over defending champions ATK in their last fixture. Nothing less than a …

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