James Bannatyne will lead the first OFC/NZF ‘C’ Licence goalkeeper coaching courses in Auckland and Christchurch later this year. The 40-hour course will be spread across five days in each location and will require participants to complete some extra practical goalkeeping coaching work too. Bannatyne, OFC’s Goalkeeping Development Consultant, will …
Read More »adidas & Leeds United launch new 2020/21 away kit!
Get ready to look good on the road this season as adidas and Leeds United drop the 2020/21 away kit for the return to the Premier League. Taking inspiration from the 1994-96 away kit, adidas have brought back a classic shirt, with a modern twist, based on the infamous blue …
Read More »Gouramangi Singh: We need to feature in every AFC Asian Cup!
One of the most decorated National Team defenders in recent times, former Blue Tigers captain Gouramangi Singh termed the qualification to the 2011 AFC Asian Cup – Qatar as a “wake-up call” for Indian Football. In a live chat with AIFF TV, Gouramangi, talking about the significance of the qualification …
Read More »CAF President Ahmad arrives in Cairo ahead of CAF meeting!
CAF President Ahmad Ahmad arrived today, September 6 in the Egyptian capital Cairo for updates on the activities of the organisation following the COVID-19 pandemic. He was met on arrival by CAF Executive Committee member Hany Abo Rida, Acting CAF General Secretary Abdelmounaim Bah and Director of the Office of …
Read More »Nike launch new Turkey 2020 home & away kits!
Turkish pride burns brightly in a 2020 Nike collection, which showcases traditional colours, the country’s flag and a unique design that places an enlarged crescent and star at the center of both home and away kits. “We wanted to capture the incredible passion for football in Turkey with a special …
Read More »New Mohammedan Sporting signing Subhash Singh arrives in Kolkata!
Mohammedan Sporting Club has completed the signing of experienced forward Singam Subhash Singh as the Black Panthers add depth to their squad ahead of ahead of their 2019/20 Second Division League qualifier campaign. Singh, who turned out for NEROCA FC last season has arrived in Kolkata this afternoon. Singh, who …
Read More »A mix of classic & colour in new Macron kits for S.P.A.L.!
Italian Serie B side S.P.A.L. and Italian kit maker Macron have presented the new kits that will be worn in the 2020/21 season! The new home retains the classic vertical white and blue stripes with an optical graphic across the shirt and a white, rib-knit, round neck collar. The backneck …
Read More »Jamshedpur FC add defensive solidity with Peter Hartley!
Jamshedpur FC continued its string of signings and announcements under Owen Coyle with the addition of 32-year-old defender Peter Harley. The Englishman put pen to paper and signed with the club for the Indian Super League 2020-21. The robust defender comes at the back of a highly successful season with …
Read More »Golden Baby League drives environment awareness & educational revolution in Islampur!
Tired and all drenched in sweat, a number of kids from varying ages between six to 13 years old, were often seen gathered in different groups along the banks of the Bhairab river (a distributary of the Padma that flows into the Hooghly). The kids, both boys and girls, are …
Read More »2020 Oceania Champions League cancelled!
OFC’s Executive Committee has agreed to cancel the remaining matches in the OFC Champions League 2020 due to the border and travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The competition had reached the quarter-final stage after pool play in February and March before the pandemic took hold. The OFC Champions …
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