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Pathachakra sign Zimbabwe defender Victor Kamhuka and Nadong Bhutia ahead of CFL!

Calcutta Football League – Premier Division ‘A’ newcomers Pathachakra today signed Zimbabwean international defender Victor Kamhuka and midfielder Nadong Bhutia ahead of the 2017/18 season at IFA Office. 27 year old Zimbabwe defender Victor Kamukha comes with experience of having played in his native Zimbabwe besides the South African ‘Premier …

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Independence Day Cup 2017: Chhinga Veng FC to face Chanmari FC in final!

Chhinga Veng FC came out on top of an evenly matched up Independence Day Cup semifinal with a 2-1 victory over Bethlehem Vengthlang FC. Star striker Malsawmfela scored the all important goal to take his side through to the final. In a rain-soaked match at the Lammual Stadium in Aizawl …

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Manipur beat Odisha to lift Junior Girls National Football Championship!

Defending champions Manipur defeated hosts Odisha 3-2 in a close final at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack to lift the 2017 Junior Girls National Football Championship. Manipur seemed to be crusing to a win after Th. Christina Devi (22nd) and A. Roja Devi (41st) had given them a comfortable 2-0 …

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HPFA announce schedule of inaugural Himachal Pradesh Football Awards 2017!

The Himachal Pradesh Football Association (HPFA) is organising it’s first-ever state level Himachal Pradesh Football Awards on Friday, August 11. But before the ceremony there would be a HPFA organised State Level Conference with its District Football Associations at the Hotel Devdar Resort in Dharamsala. The Himachal Pradesh Football Awards …

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Mizoram Premier League – Season 6 to kick-off on August 31!

The sixth edition of the Mizoram Premier League, the top flight in local Mizo football, will be played from August 31 onwards. The MPL Board and representatives of all the participating eight MPL clubs had a meeting today at the Tourist Lodge, Chaltlang regarding the upcoming season. MPL six will …

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Sesa Football Academy name Eduard Battle Basart as new head coach!

The Vedanta Limited-owned Sesa Football Academy in Goa has named Eduard Battle Basart, formerly with the Manchester United Academy and FC Barcelona Academy, as their new head coach. Eduard Battle Basart bring international coaching experience to the Sesa Football Academy then besides Manchester United and FC Barcelona he has also …

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Unexpected decline in 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup ticket sales in Guwahati!

Tournament Director of the Local Organising Committee for FIFA U-17 World Cup – India 2017 Javier Ceppi addressed the unexpected decline in the sale of tickets in Phase III in Guwahati at a media interaction. The city is now lacking behind Kolkata and Kochi in terms of ticket sales after …

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AIFF conducts Grassroots programme for Special Kids!

Special – Adjective – Better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual (Oxford Dictionary). Society in recent years has been more inclusive of folks who fall under the ‘special’ bracket and this has reflected in all spheres of life, including football. Keeping this spirit in mind Tamil Nadu state …

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Joy Bhattacharjya: 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup an attempt to inspire sports fans across India!

Reinstating the importance of India’s first FIFA Tournament, Project Director of the LOC, FIFA U-17 World Cup – India 2017, Joy Bhattacharjya today said that the tournament will inspire sporting fans across the country which will help contribute towards the growth of football in India. Addressing a press conference in …

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VIDEO – BanglaTime: Kolkata’s Khidderpore Sporting Club aiming for old glory!

As BanglaTime reports from Kolkata, a traditional side from the City of Joy in Khidderpore Sporting Club are back in the Calcutta Football League – Premier Division ‘B’ aiming for old glory. A side with historical triumphs but recent failures, Khidderpore Sporting Club are now back in the second tier …

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