With just 12 days remaining for the FIFA U-17 World Cup to be hosted in India, South American giants Colombia’s U17 Football Team got the first taste of Indian Football at the Heritage Academy Grounds in Gurgaon when they hosted Minerva Punjab FC’s Under-20 in a Friendly on on Wednesday, …
Read More »AFC Cup: Bengaluru FC go down fighting 0-1 to FC Istiklol!
Bengaluru FC fought hard, but were done in by dubious decisions at the end, as they went down 0-1 to a resolute FC Istiklol side in the first leg of the 2017 AFC Cup Inter-zone final at the Hisor Central Stadium in Dushanbe on Wednesday. A first half goal from …
Read More »India end SAFF U-18 Championship with 0-2 loss to Nepal!
India U-18 ended their SAFF U-18 Championship 2017 journey with a 0-2 loss to Nepal at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimpu, Bhutan today, September 27. With this loss India ended their campaign in third place on the standings. India suffered a setback early on when Nepal managed to score in …
Read More »India U-17 have first practice session in capital ahead of 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup!
With less than 9 days to go for India U-17s to clash swords against USA in the first ever FIFA World Cup hosted by India, the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup India, the Indian Colts had their first training session ahead of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup under the …
Read More »AIFF President Praful Patel: Happy to continue with the overseas scouting programme!
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 …
Read More »Ranko Popovic replaces Antonio Habas as FC Pune City head coach for ISL-4!
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 …
Read More »SAFF U-18 Championship: India beat Maldives 2-1 to keep title hopes alive!
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 …
Read More »WIFA announce AFC ‘C’ License Coaching Course Results conducted from June 10 to 22, 2017!
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 …
Read More »India U-16 coach Bibiano Fernandes: We’re reaping the benefits of rigorous youth development program!
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 …
Read More »Dehradun Football Academy name squad for All India Youth Cup in Haldwani!
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 …
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