Indian Football

India U-19s to play back-to-back friendlies against Singapore in Goa!

The Indian Under-19 National Team, after a title-winning run in the U-18 I-League, will face the U-18 National Team of Singapore in two back-to-back matches on June 19 and June 21, 2017 at the Bambolim Stadium in Goa. Although the Indian Colts set the bar at the domestic level, winning …

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Mizoram Premier League champions Chanmari FC active in the transfer market!

Mizoram Premier League – Season 5 champions Chanmari FC have been active on the transfer market while also retaining numerous of their players in a quest to build a strong team for the new season. Amongst the players retained are defender Thomas Lalengkima, speedy winger Lalmuanzova and youngster Thasiama; while …

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VIDEO – HCN: Rains once more cause ceiling damage at Tilak Maidan in Goa!

As HCN reports from Goa, the false ceiling at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco came crashing down due to constant water leakage on account of incessant rains last week. With less than four months for the 2017 FIFA U-17 FIFA World Cup, the incident raises questions on the preparedness of …

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I-League champions Aizawl FC retain William Lalnunfela for new season!

I-League champions Aizawl FC have retained 21 year old forward William Lalnunfela for upcoming new 2017/18 season. Kolasib-born William Lalnunfela started his football career with Pui Pui locally in Mizoram before shifting to Vengthar VC. He was then scouted by former I-League side Pune FC for their Peninsula Pune FC …

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Mumbai’s PIFA holding trials for their I-League Under-13, U-15 & U-18 teams!

Mumbai-based PIFA are set to hold trials for their PIFA Elite Under-13, U-15 and U-18 to participate in the U-13 Youth League, U-15 Youth League, and the U-18 I-League. Only players living in or around Mumbai are allowed to attend the trials, which are not nationwide. The cut off dates for …

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Ozone FC Bengaluru duo Anto Xavier & Vignesh D. called-up for India U-22 preparatory camp!

Ozone FC Bengaluru duo Anto Xavier and Vignesh Dakshinamurthy have been chosen to be part of a India Under-22 camp ahead of the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship qualifiers in Qatar next month. Striker, Anto Xavier, and Midfielder, Vignesh Dakshinamurthy, are part of a team of 34 that will be camping …

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AIFF Grassroots Leaders Course held in Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur (Maharashtra)!

The Football Association of Gadhinglaj in Kolhapur district organized an AIFF Grassroots Leaders Course at Gadhinglaj from June 10 to 12 with the help of the state body Western India Football Association (Maharashtra) and Indian Super League franchise Mumbai City FC. In all 30 Coaches participated from Gadhinglaj and Belgaum …

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VIDEO – ETV Bangla: The Indian Super League vs I-League debate!

As this ETV Bangla discussion on the Indian Super League vs I-League debate with former players sadly shows that the Kolkata Maidan still has not understood the issues of the league debate. Though there is one thing the former players all agree on, political interference is unwanted in this matter. …

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Portugal’s Bruno Pinheiro returns to FC Goa for ISL-4!

Indian Super League franchise FC Goa yesterday announced Portuguese midfielder Bruno Pinheiro as their first signing ahead of the Indian Super League – Season 4. Bruno Pinheiro’s name was announced on the FC Goa social media handles to the fans of the franchise. Without knowing the format and length of …

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