Debutants Langsning FC produced a sensational second-half display to cruise to a commanding 5-0 victory over Mumbay FC in a Group E fixture of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday, August 3, 2026. After being frustrated in a goalless first half, Langsning came to …
Read More »Ten men FC1 come from behind to prevail over Karbi Anglong Morning Star!
FC1 marked their Durand Cup debut with a spirited 2-1 comeback victory against Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC in a Group F fixture of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup played here at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on Monday, August 3, 2026. Joseph Mayowa Olaleye handed the Assam-based outfit the …
Read More »India U20 men defeat Singapore in first friendly!
The India U20 men’s team defeated Singapore 3-0 in the first of two closed-door friendly matches at the Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru on Monday, August 3, 2026. Rishi Singh Ningthoukhongjam (45+2’) and Singamayum Shami (63’) netted the first two before the visitors scored an own goal (83’). India …
Read More »FC Raengdai stun TRAU FC in seven-goal Durand Cup thriller!
FC Raengdai’s fairytale run through the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup shows no sign of running out of chapters. The newcomers overturned a home crowd and outlasted TRAU FC (Tiddim Road Athletic Union) 4-3 in a breathless Group D contest at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium on Monday, a match that …
Read More »Debutants Samaleswari Sporting stun Mohammedan Sporting in a five-goal thriller!
Durand Cup debutants Samaleswari Sporting stunned two-time champions Mohammedan SC 3-2 in a thrilling Group B fixture of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The side from Odisha took a two-goal lead through strikes from Basit Ahmed Bhat …
Read More »Eintracht Frankfurt sign Raphael Onyedika!
Eintracht Frankfurt have completed the signing of Raphael Onyedika from Club Brugge. The Nigeria international, who has been given the number 25 shirt, has put pen to paper on a contract until 30 June 2031. Onyedika won two league titles, the Belgian Cup and the Belgian Supercup during his time …
Read More »Mahesh Gawali names India U20 men’s squad for Singapore friendlies!
India U20 men’s team head coach Mahesh Gawali has named a 30-player squad for two friendlies against Singapore on August 3 and 6, 2026, in Bengaluru. The matches, being played as part of the teams’ preparations for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, will be played behind closed …
Read More »CONCACAF and its 41 Member Associations welcome the withdrawal of the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise!
The Confederation also commends its 41 Member Associations and the wider football family for the courage and unity they have shown this week. At a moment that demanded principled leadership, our members stood together in defence of football’s long-term interests and the principles of good governance. That unity has prevailed. …
Read More »SAFF Ordinary Congress held in Thimphu, Bhutan!
Kazi Md. Salahuddin has been re-elected as President of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) at the SAFF Ordinary Congress held in Thimphu, Bhutan, on Saturday. Mr. Salahuddin was elected unopposed by the Congress, which was attended by representatives from all SAFF Member Associations and representatives from FIFA and AFC. …
Read More »Ajaraie’s brilliant hattrick inspires NorthEast United’s Durand Cup title defence!
Defending champions NorthEast United FC began the Guwahati chapter of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup in emphatic fashion, registering a commanding 6-0 victory over Bodoland FC in the opening Group F fixture at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on Saturday. Returning talisman Alaaeddine Ajaraie stole the show with a brilliant …
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