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 …
Read More »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, …
Read More »Renowned Raymond Verheijen to hold three day Football Periodization workshop in Mumbai!
Renowned Dutch football coach Raymond Verheijen will be holding a three day workshop on Football Periodization in Mumbai from September 22-24. The course is being organised by Ultra Sports India and registration for the course will start from Saturday, July 1 and will be on a first come, first serve. …
Read More »Mohun Bagan sign midfielder Ansumana Kromah & striker Kamo Stephane Bayi!
Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan AC have made two more foreign signings in Liberian attacking midfielder Ansumana Kromah and striker Kamo Stephane Bayi from the Ivory Coast ahead of the Calcutta Football League. These double signings come after the confirmation of a deal with Nigerian defender Eze Kingsley Obumneme to complete …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »FPAI announce names of Coach of the Year Award nominees!
The Football Players Association of India (FPAI) is once again conducting its FPAI Indian Football Awards and today they announced the five nominees for the Coach of the Year Award. For the upcoming 2017 FPAI Indian Football awards, the five shortlisted coachesare according to the number of votes they have …
Read More »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 …
Read More »AIFF participates in first AFC Women’s Coaching Tutors Course!
The All India Football Federation alongwith 21 other AFC Member Associations is participating in the first ever AFC Women’s Coaching Tutors Course, which kicked-off in Shanghai, China on June 20, 2017 and is slated to conclude on June 29, 2017. 25 members have been participating in the Course including Indian …
Read More »Mohun Bagan sign defender Eze Kingsley Obumneme from Aizawl FC for Calcutta Football League!
Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan AC have made their first international signing by finalising a deal with Nigerian defender Eze Kingsley Obumneme from I-League champions Aizawl FC. Eze Kingsley Obumneme, who plays as a central defender but can also play in defensive midfield, had joined Aizawl FC ahead of the I-League …
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