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AFC Women’s Coaching Course a value addition for Indian women coaches!

The All India Football Federation along with 21 other Member Associations of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) participated in the first ever AFC Women’s Coaching Tutors Course that concluded yesterday (June 29, 2017) in Shanghai, China. Representing India in the Course that kicked-off on June 20 were Head Coach of …

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Mizoram’s Malswam Tulunga: FIFA U-17 World Cup will be a game-changer!

To be labelled the ‘Godfather’ of football in a certain region would perhaps be something that would afford some a slightly lofty air. However, Malswam Tulunga (also spelled Shylo Malsawmtluanga), who is often called the ‘Godfather of Mizo footballers’ due to him being one of, if not the biggest name …

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Maharashtra to organise an AIFF ‘D’ License Coaching Course in Mumbai from July 17-21!

The Western India Football Association (WIFA), the governing body of football in Maharashtra, is set to organise an AIFF ‘D’ License Coaching Course in Mumbai from July 17 to 21, 2017. The five day course in an introductory coaching course which is going to be conducted by the WIFA’s Coach …

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FIFA Fitness Course for Referees concludes in Gwalior!

The FIFA Fitness Course for Referees, organized by the All India Football Federation, concluded in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh today, June 28, 2017. 110 referees in two batches of 55 participated in the programme. FIFA Referees Fitness Instructor, Ganesh Maniam, who conducted the course shared his thoughts on the participants. “The …

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Countdown to 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India – 100 days to go!

Today, June 28 marks 100 days to go for 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India and the excitement continues to grow as India prepares to host the country’s biggest football event to date. Tournament Director for the Local Organising Committee of 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, Javier Ceppi said, …

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Javier Ceppi delivers an update on all 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India venues!

June 28, 2017 marks 100 days until the start of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India, and excitement continues to grow around the country as the host cities prepare for the biggest sporting event to date. Javier Ceppi, Tournament Director, 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India gives …

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Mission XI Million Festival receives record response in Aizawl!

Demonstrating the love, the north-east region of the country holds for the beautiful game of football, more than 7,500 children from close to a hundred schools participated in the Mission XI Million festival at Aizawl, Mizoram. Hon’ble Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs, Shri Vijay Goel was present …

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Football on the rise through FIFA Live Your Goals Programme!

In an effort to boost Women’s Football in India, the All India Football Federation launched the FIFA Live Your Goals in India in 2015. Since then under the FIFA Live Your Goals banner the AIFF has extended the horizons of Women’s Football in the nation including vigorous work at Grassroots …

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