Shillong Lajong FC are away from home for the last time in the I-League 2016-17 season and the boys are hoping to continue their unbeaten run in away matches when they take on relegation threatened Mumbai FC on Sunday, April 23, at the Cooperage Stadium in Mumbai at 7:05pm. Thangboi …
Read More »AFC Social Responsibility Committee looking to expand football’s social impact in Asia!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to inspire and empower communities through football was further underlined on Friday, April 21 as the AFC Social Responsibility (SR) Committee concluded its fourth meeting in Kuala Lumpur. Setting the tone for the meeting, Chairman Ahmed Eid S. Al Harbi (Saudi Arabia) welcomed members …
Read More »Mizoram & Aizawl awaits the Top of the Table I-League clash!
What can be the most prized possession in Aizawl at the moment? Prior to the I-League decider between Aizawl FC and Mohun Bagan, a ticket of the match slated to be played on later today, April 22 will make your family and friends jealous. Come Saturday, all roads will lead …
Read More »I-League: Bengaluru FC look to keep momentum going against DSK Shivajians!
Albert Roca’s Bengaluru FC side will look to make it five wins on the spin when they take on an in-form DSK Shivajians at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. The Blues are in the middle of an impressive run of form that has seen them go four …
Read More »I-League: Churchill Brothers face tricky test against Chennai City FC at home!
Churchill Brothers and Chennai City FC head into the penultimate round of the I-League level on points as the two lock horns at the Tilak Maidan in Goa on Saturday, April 22. Chennai City FC have been unbeaten in their last five I-League matches but Churchill Brothers on their own …
Read More »Youth Academy Leagues in Kerala garner interest!
The All India Football Federation in association with all stakeholders involved including the State Football Associations has constructed a detailed plan to extend the outreach of Grassroots Football, whilst letting Football develop. The state of Kerala is no alien to the AIFF Grassroots philosophy in tune with the AFC Grassroots …
Read More »I-League: Mohun Bagan and Aizawl FC look resolute before decider!
In a match that could possibly decide where the I-League trophy will be going home this season, Mohun Bagan will attempt to thwart Aizawl FC’s aspiration of clinching the I- League title in their second season in the top flight Indian Football ecosystem. With both teams having claimed 33 points …
Read More »AFC to launch AFC Referee Academy in Asia!
The AFC Referees Committee met on Thursday, April 20 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and approved the establishment of a new AFC Referee Academy. The AFC Referee Academy is scheduled to open later this year and it will be based at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur. …
Read More »Grassroots Football Leagues on the rise in Maharashtra!
With Grassroots Football on the rise across the country, the All India Football Federation in association with Western India Football Association (WIFA) and Indian Super League franchise Mumbai City FC has been conducting Grassroots Football Leagues in Maharashtra in 20 venues spread across the state. The Grassroots League played in …
Read More »India U-16 Team defeats Goa U-17 Team & FC Goa U-16 in friendlies!
The 23 member Indian U-16 National Squad played two matches on Tuesday, April 18 and whilst one-half of the Squad defeated Goa’s U-17 Team 5-2, the other defeated Goa FC U-16 4-0. Both matches were played at the Benaulim Ground in Goa. In the first match against Goa’s Under-17 Team the …
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