Laughs, big smiles and a handshake. The exact moment at the Official Draw that 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup hosts India were pulled out of the pot to play USA in the Opening Match saw Sunil Gulati, wearing his hat as head of the US Soccer Federation, turn to his …
Read More »Vijay Goel: 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup – India preparations progressing as per the plans!
The Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel said in the Rajya Sabha today the preparations for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India scheduled to be held from October 6 to 28, 2017 at six venues viz., New Delhi, Navi Mumbai, Kolkata, Kochi, Guwahati …
Read More »Independence Day Cup 2017: Chhinga Veng FC score stunning comeback, Chanmari FC also win!
MFA Super Cup champions Chhinga Veng FC came from two goals down to win 5-2 against Mizoram Police FC to make it two wins out of two matches on Tuesday. Mizoram Police FC took an early two goal lead through Lalsangbera and B. Zoramthanga within the first 10 minutes. Chhinga …
Read More »Odisha to hold trials for their Odisha Sub-Junior State Boy’s team!
The Football Association of Odisha is set to hold trials for their Odisha Sub-Junior State Boy’s team ahead of the Sub-Junior Boy’s National Football Championship set to be held in August 2017. The FAO will hold their open trials-cum-selection camp from Friday, August 4 onwards in Cuttack. Only boys born …
Read More »Maharashtra to organise an AFC ‘C’ License Coaching Course in Mumbai from August 30-September 11!
The Western India Football Association (WIFA), the governing body of football in Maharashtra, is set to organise an AFC ‘C’ License Coaching Course in Mumbai from August 30 to September 11, 2017. Eligible for the AFC ‘C’ License Coaching Course are AIFF ‘D’ Coaching degree holders with six to eight …
Read More »FIFA U-17 World Cup Director Javier Ceppi: Kochi set to host biggest match on Indian soil ever!
The official draw ceremony of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup India in Mumbai bought some cheers to the fans across the world, but one city located in the southern part of India was surely the happiest. The city with some crazy football fans is not only getting an opportunity …
Read More »PIFA-organised Varsity Cup 2017 won by Team Habibiz in Mumbai!
PIFA Corporate Leagues, a division of Mumbai-based PIFA, organised another successful football tournament to promote Indian football under the grassroots development guidelines of the AIFF. The Varsity Cup was specially designed for College and University students especially for those going abroad for further studies. Ten teams participated in the two-day …
Read More »AIFF U-19 held to 0-0 draw by Aizawl FC!
The AIFF Elite Academy U-19 side drew its opening fixture 0-0 against Aizawl FC in the Great Sports Independence Day Cup today, July 31 at the Lammual Ground in Aizawl, Mizoram. The game began slowly with both sides unable to apply any pressure on the opponent goal. The pace increased …
Read More »VIDEO: Reliance Foundation Youth Sports (RFYS) 2017 Promo!
The Reliance Foundation Youth Sports (RFYS) is expected to see more than 60,000 student footballers from over 3,500 schools and colleges across 30 Indian cities participate this year. Watch the Reliance Foundation Youth Sports (RFYS) 2017 Promo above!
Read More »Independence Day Cup 2017: Chanmari FC & Chhinga Veng FC win their matches!
Chanmari FC and Chhinga Veng FC enjoyed a bright start to their Independence Day Cup 2017 campaigns with emphatic victories over Mizoram Police FC and Chanmari West FC in the first two Group B matches at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl today. A dominant Chanmari FC were up by two …
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