AIFF President, Praful Patel observed that the Overseas Scouting Programme which helped in unearthing talent from foreign shores is “a resounding success”. The programme was launched keeping the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in mind but Mr. Patel said that “we will be happy to continue with the programme.” On …

The Rajesh Wadhawan Group owned Indian Super League franchise FC Pune City today announced Ranko Popovic as their new Head Coach. The Serbian will make his managerial debut in the Indian Super League with FC Pune City in the ISL – Season 4. Popovic began his managerial career in 2001 …

The India U-18 boys kept their SAFF U-18 Championship title hopes alive with 2-1 win over the Maldives at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimpu, Bhutan today, September 25. With this win India moved into second position on the points table. The Maldives had taken the lead in against the run …

The results of the AFC ‘C’ License Coaching Course conducted by the Western India Football Association (WIFA) from June 10 to 22 2017 in Mumbai have been released. The participants whose names do not feature in the list below have been unsuccessful in clearing the course. Propass candidates need to …

Having finished the 2018 AFC U-16 Qualifiers campaign on a positive note, Bibiano Fernandes, Head Coach India U-16 National Team hailed the AIFF for ‘nurturing young talents’ and supporting the youngsters ‘living their dreams from a tender age.’ “The AIFF is doing a terrific work over the years and the …

The Dehradun Football Academy has named its squad for the upcoming All India Youth Cup football tournament in Haldwani, Uttar Pradesh. The team was announced by Dehradun Football Academy founder president and head coach Virendra Singh Rawat alongwith selectors Dilbar Singh Bisht and Jagmohan Singh Rawat. The All India Youth …

Italian kit maker Macron have announced a five year agreement with FC DAC 1904 Dunasjska Streda, the club playing in the Slovakian Superliga, winner of the Czech Cup in 1987. The team’s head coach is Italian Marco Rossi, former player and coach. With the signing of the deal with FC …

India were held to a goalless draw by defending champions Iraq in the AFC U-16 Championship qualifiers at the Halchowk Stadium in Kathmandu on Sunday, September 24. Courtesy the result, an unbeaten India finished their engagements with five points from three matches and now wait for engagements in other groups …

After an unfortunate start, the India U-18 team bounced back with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over hosts Bhutan in their previous SAFF U-18 Championship encounter. India would now surely look to keep the momentum going as they gear up to face Maldives tomorrow, September 25 at the Changlimithang Stadium in …

The Jammu & Kashmir State Football Academy of J&K State Sports Council after launching multiple units in various Districts of Kashmir conducted it’s first trials in Jammu earlier today at the MA Stadium. The trails saw a very good response with over 200 kids appearing in the trials showcasing their …