An explosive second-half performance, headlined by a 25-minute hat-trick from 17-year-old Lawmsangzuala and a playmaking masterclass from Aman C.K., powered Jamshedpur FC to a resounding 6-0 victory over Indian Air Force FT in the final Group C fixture of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup at the Birsa Munda Stadium on …
Read More »AFC Professional Football Seminar 2026 ends on high note!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Professional Football Seminar 2026 concluded on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, after three days of engaging discussions and knowledge sharing aimed at strengthening professional football across the Continent. Building on an opening day that explored the AFC’s club competitions’ overview and the Confederation’s Club Licensing …
Read More »India U17 women set for two friendlies against Uzbekistan in Tashkent!
As part of their preparations for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, the India U17 women’s team will play two friendly matches against Uzbekistan at the UFA National Football Centre in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on August 27 and 30, 2026. Both matches will be played behind closed doors. …
Read More »Chennaiyin FC sign forward Shubham Rawat!
Chennaiyin FC have completed the signing of Indian forward Shubham Rawat, adding further depth and versatility to the squad ahead of the upcoming season. The 25-year-old joins the Marina Machans after spending the last three seasons with Dempo SC. A versatile attacking player, Rawat has also represented Sudeva Delhi and …
Read More »FC Goa to match for Arkadag FK in ACL2 qualifiers!
FC Arkadag defeated India’s FC Goa 3-0 to secure their place in the Group Stage of the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ at the Arkadag Stadium on Wednesday. After a listless first half, Turkmenistan’s Arkadag turned on the style after the break to put them in the Group Stage draw …
Read More »Indian Army FT seal quarterfinal berth with dramatic late win over Mohammedan SC!
Indian Army Football Team produced a spirited second-half comeback to defeat Mohammedan Sporting Club 2-1 in the final Group B fixture of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Wednesday. A dramatic stoppage-time winner from Shafeel P.P. completed the turnaround after P. Christopher Kamei had cancelled …
Read More »East Bengal FC fight back to defeat Al Arabi SC to make ACL2 group stage!
India’s East Bengal FC fought back to defeat Al Arabi SC 4-1 in extra-time to qualify for the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group Stage on Wednesday. With the score tied at 1-1 after 90 minutes, the entertaining affair at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Kiriangan Stadium was settled by strikes from …
Read More »NEROCA down nine men FC Raengdai to end group stage campaign with a win!
NEROCA FC came from behind to beat nine-man FC Raengdai 3-1 and end their group-stage campaign on a winning note in the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium on Wednesday, 12 August 2026. FC Raengdai took the lead in the 19th minute through Jonah Kamei, but …
Read More »New York Cosmos add Bangladesh international Shamit Shome to midfield!
The New York Cosmos today announced the signing of Bangladesh international midfielder Shamit Shome for the remainder of the USL League One season. Shome, 28, joins the Cosmos after spending the last three seasons with Cavalry FC, where he made 62 Canadian Premier League appearances. He brings nearly a decade …
Read More »Chennaiyin FC sign attacking midfielder Madih Talal!
Chennaiyin FC have completed the signing of French attacking midfielder Madih Talal, adding creativity, experience and attacking quality to the squad ahead of the upcoming season.The 28-year-old arrives at the Marina Machans with considerable experience in Indian football, having established himself as a consistent and influential presence in the Indian …
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