Indian Football

USSF president Sunil Gulati: India 2017 a special event for me!

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 …

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AIFF ExCo allows I-League clubs to register Six Foreigners!

The AIFF Executive Committee have taken the final decision with regards to the number of foreign players in the upcoming 2017/18 I-League. The I-League clubs will be allowed to register a total of six foreign players out of which at least two players have to be from an AFC Member …

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Cameroon’s Dipanda Dicka joins Mohammedan Sporting training on Tuesday!

Cameroon striker Aser Pierrick Dipanda Dicka trained for the first time with Mohammedan Sporting Club on Tuesday, August 1, as the Biswajit Bhattacharya-coached side prepares for the upcoming CFL Premier Division – A, which will supposed to kick off from the second week of this month. Dipanda, with physical trainer …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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I-League newcomers NEROCA sign Australian of Indian origin Aryn Williams!

Promoted I-League newcomers NEROCA FC from Manipur have signed Australian of Indian origin Aryn Glen Williams after a successful trial under the Asian quota player rule. 23 year old Aryn Williams was born in Perth to an Indian mother from Mumbai and a father from Kent in England, he started …

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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 …

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VIDEO – XtraTime: Cameroon striker Aser Dipanda Dicka arrives in Kolkata!

Cameroonian striker Aser Dipanda Dicka arrived after much delay on Monday to play for Mohammedan Sporting in the Calcutta Football League, while already having signed a follow on contract with Mohun Bagan for the I-League. Dipanda was the highest goalscorer in the I-League for Shillong Lajong FC last season and …

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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 …

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