In the biggest upset of the 12th I-League season so far, debutants Real Kashmir FC registered a solitary-goal victory against their hosts Minerva Punjab FC at the Tau Devi Lal stadium in Panchkula today, October 31. Ivorian beanpole of a striker Gnohere Krizo, got the game’s only goal in the …
Read More »Asian Football Confederation (AFC) & DDMC Fortis sign historic partnership!
In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – the home of the AFC Headquarters – Shaikh Salman and Dr Yi Rentao, the Chairman of DDMC Fortis, signed the deal which gives the exclusive rights to DDMC Fortis to market the AFC’s commercial properties for the next two cycles that take place from 2021 …
Read More »Gokulam Kerala FC break jinx to earn first-ever point against NEROCA!
Gokulam Kerala FC broke their jinx as they won their first-ever point against NEROCA FC since their debut in the I-League. The Kerala-based side had been at the receiving ends twice in the last edition but they stole a vital point against the Manipuri outfit at the Khuman Lampak Stadium …
Read More »AFC strengthens Statutes and formalises regional partnerships!
The 28th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress today approved changes to its Statutes, which align the AFC with the highest principles of good governance. The AFC Congress overwhelmingly approved the recognition of the five Asian Regional Associations and ‘welcomed them as partners’ in delivering the AFC’s Vision and Mission in …
Read More »Bordoloi Trophy: Mohammedan Sporting have no room for complacency!
Mohammedan Sporting Club will look to continue their path towards the semifinals when they take on Baarhoongkha FC in their second Group B fixture of 2018 Bordoloi Trophy on Wednesday at Mukalmua Stadium in Nalbari, kick-off at 3pm. The reputation between these two sides indicates that the match will be …
Read More »Final 20-Player Rosters Announced for the 2018 CONCACAF Under-20 Championship!
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) made public the official rosters submitted by the 34 CONCACAF Member Associations participating in the 2018 CONCACAF Under-20 Championship, to be played November 1-21, at the IMG Academy, in Bradenton, Florida. In line with the competition regulations, teams may …
Read More »Real Kashmir FC coach David Robertson excited ahead of I-League debut!
In a battle of two champions, Real Kashmir FC, last season’s winners of the Second Division League, are all set to make their much anticipated debut in the I-League as they take on defending champions and hosts Minerva Punjab FC at the Tau Devi Lal stadium in Panchkula, Chandigarh on …
Read More »NEROCA look to extend dominance over Gokulam Kerala FC in I-League!
NEROCA FC host Gokulam Kerala FC at the Khuman Lampak stadium in Imphal on Wednesday, October 31, in what will be their second home game on the bounce as Game Week Two of the 12th I-League gets underway with a doubleheader. NEROCA have, so far, won both their I-League head-to-head …
Read More »ISL-5: Bengaluru FC keen to halt ATK momentum in clash at Saltlake!
Carles Cuadrat expects nothing short of an game that will need Bengaluru FC to dig their heels in if they are to grind out a result against ATK when the two sides meet at the Saltlake Stadium in Kolkata on Wednesday. Unbeaten in their opening three games, a win would …
Read More »Encouraging Start for I-League 2018/19 as Clubs register record attendance figures!
The first round of the new I-League 2018/19 season came to an end on Sunday, October 28 and witnessed five excellent matches, which saw a number of exciting moments that left fans on the edge of their seats. While Minerva Punjab FC and Churchill Brothers played out a goalless draw, …
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