Order and chaos! They may be antonyms, but both are essential in building a football team, especially one that is in the middle of a tournament. The India U-16s experienced international football for the first time when they beat Bangladesh 1-0 in their opening match of the SAFF U-16 Championship. …

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is pleased to confirm that all matches between the national teams and clubs of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) and Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) will take place on a home-and-away basis. The welcome development follows a groundbreaking agreement between the SAFF …

The draw for the inaugural African Football League (AFL) quarter-finals in Cairo has produced mouthwatering ties between some of the continent’s biggest clubs. Tanzania’s Simba SC will host Egyptian giants Al Ahly in the first leg of the first quarter-final on October 20 in the draw conducted on Saturday by …

A 10-man Mohun Bagan Super Giant, reversed their group-stage result over arch city-rivals East Bengal FC, defeating them 1-0 in the final of the 132nd Durand Cup, to be crowned champions. Dimitri Petratos struck the winner in the 71st minute, after Anirudh Thapa was sent off for a second bookable …

Norwich City have completed the signing of centre-back Danny Batth from Championship side Sunderland AFC. The 32-year-old has signed a one-year deal at Carrow Road with an option of a further year, and will wear the number 21 shirt. Batth began his career with Wolves, signing professional terms at the …

All India Football Federation President Kalyan Chaubey, Secretary General Dr Shaji Prabhakaran, and Deputy Secretary General Satyanarayan M met with representatives from the various State Associations to discuss the achievements of the Federation since the current Executive Committee was elected, which was exactly one year ago. Meeting with the representatives …

Chennaiyin FC have roped in promising young Manipuri striker Thanglalsoun Gangte on a multi-year deal ahead of the ISL 2023-24 season. The 17-year-old sensation, who captured the attention of Indian football enthusiasts with some remarkable performances for India U-17 side, became the 10th Indian signing to join Marina Machans this …

The beautiful game often presents opportunities to those who play it. Perhaps more so to the attackers than to the ones at the other end of the pitch. But every once in a while, it’s the defenders who turn up at the right spot at the right time, and fire …

The stage will be set for the return of Asia’s premier women’s football club competition when eight club champions from as many Member Associations (MAs) discover their battle lines at the official draw ceremony of the AFC Women’s Club Championship 2023 – Invitational Tournament on Thursday. Taking place from November …

The India U-16 Men’s Team secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bangladesh to open their SAFF U-16 Championship campaign on Saturday, August 2 at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan. The Ishfaq Ahmed-coached side, playing their first-ever international match, were kept at bay by some solid goalkeeping from Bangladesh’s Nahidul …