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CAF Champions League: Defending champions’ Al Ahly SC tough journey to the final!

TotalEnergies CAF Champions League reigning champions, Al Ahly SC are on the cusp of extending their record and rubber-stamping their dominance as African club football kings. The Egyptian giants face formidable Tunisian side, Espérance Sportive De Tunis on Saturday evening in the first leg of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League …

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AFC Grassroots Football Day returns for 11th edition!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s unwavering commitment to ensure football remains Asia’s number one sport, reached yet another significant milestone when as many as 43 Member Associations (MAs) of the Confederation pledged to join the AFC Grassroots Football Day 2024. This year, almost 45,000 participants spanning the length and breadth …

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Jamshedpur FC hosts Grassroots Football Festival for Special Kids on AFC Grassroots Football Day!

Jamshedpur FC for its commitment to nurturing young talent and promoting football at the grassroots level hosted a special event aimed at inclusivity and community engagement. On the occasion of AFC Grassroots Football Festival Day, the club organized a Grassroots Football Festival specifically designed for special kids at the Tata …

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Manipur champions for 22nd time in Senior Women’s National Football Championship!

Manipur defeated Haryana 2-0 in the final of the 28th Senior Women’s National Football Championship for Rajmata Jijabai Trophy, to clinch their 22nd title at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan, in Kolkata, on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Ngangom Bala Devi (68’) and Nongmeikapam Sibani Devi (83’) scored the goals to hand …

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Australia & Uzbekistan confirmed as 2026 & 2029 AFC Women’s Asian Cup hosts!

Australia and Uzbekistan have been confirmed as the hosts of the 2026 and 2029 editions of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup respectively after the AFC Executive Committee today ratified the AFC Women’s Football Committee’s recommendations at its third meeting held in Bangkok, Thailand, on the eve of the 34th AFC …

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AFC President outlines confidence as Asian football enters new era of growth!

The AFC Executive Committee today convened in Bangkok, Thailand, and reflected on the resounding success of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, expressing confidence that the breakthrough achievements of the Continental showpiece marked a new era of progress for Asian football. Chairing the meeting, AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim …

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AIFF Development Committee holds virtual meeting!

The Development Committee of the All India Football Federation, chaired by Avijit Paul, was held virtually on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. AIFF Acting Secretary General M Satyanarayan was present in the meeting, along with members Cliff Nongrum, Takum Kipa and Dr. Sonam T. Ethenpa. While welcoming the members, Mr. Paul …

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Bayern Munich hand pro contracts for Lovro Zvonarek, Noel Aseko Nkili & Adam Aznou!

FC Bayern Munich has given professional contracts to youth players Lovro Zvonarek, Noel Aseko Nkili and Adam Aznou. Attacking midfielder Zvonarek, 19, and 17-year-old left winger Aznou have signed until June 30, 2027, while 18-year-old defensive midfielder Aseko Nkili has put pen to paper on a deal through to June …

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Minerva Academy beat Bengaluru’s Alchemy FA 4-1 in U-15 Youth League final round!

The Minerva Academy U-15 team kicked off their U-15 Youth League campaign with a 4-1 victory over the Alchemy International Football Academy, who were the winners of the Bengaluru Zone, beating teams like Bengaluru FC in their way to the final round. Out of around 60 teams 16 of them …

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Bundesliga International strengthens leadership team ahead of APAC expansion!

Bundesliga International is strengthening its presence in Asia through multiple new appointments to fuel its growth across the Asia Pacific region and India. The strategic restructuring will allow for more focused and deeper market growth in key Asian markets and intensify key market projects and cooperation with regional football, sports …

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