Indian Football

Sky’s the limit for India’s Bala Devi in 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers!

“We are looking forward to playing the underdog card and we believe we can stun the heavyweights,” exclaims India captain Ngangom Bala Devi. The declaration by the Manipur Police Sports Club player is an indication of the defiant and spirited determination that exists within the South Asian side’s camp as …

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India Women’s coach Sajid Dar: We reply on Underdog Card to stun best Teams in the World!

A day before the Indian Women’s Senior National Team face hosts North Korea in their opening clash of the 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Kim Jun-II Stadium in Pyongyang the kick-off of which is at 12pm IST, Head Coach Sajid Dar stated that the Indian Women “need …

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Goa First Division: Salgaocar Juniors edge past Penha de France!

The Juniors of Salgaocar FC managed to squeeze past Penha de France SC by beating them 1-0 in the GFA First Division league played at the Ambelim ground. Salgaocar Juniors posed a constant threat to the Penha de France box with good through and long range balls to their strikers …

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AFC-AIFF Match Commissioner’s Workshop concludes!

The AFC-AIFF Match Commissioner’s Workshop kicked off in Kolkata yesterday, April 1 and the two-day long workshop concluded today. P. Sivakumar, an eminent FIFA and AFC Match Commissioner from Singapore is the instructor of the workshop where 20 AIFF-appointed Match Commissioners, including five AFC-appointed Match Commissioners from India are invited …

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Odisha prepare to host Junior National Championship & Federation Cup!

The Football Association of Odisha held a Council Meeting earlier today, April 2 at the OCA Conference Hall in Cuttack to discuss about the upcoming 51st Junior National Football Championship for Dr. B.C. Roy Trophy (tier-II) and the Federation Cup-2017. The 51st Junior National Football Championship will be held at …

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AIFF to launch Multi-Continental Champions Cup in August 2017!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) plans to introduce a new invitational multi-continental Champions Cup competition in August 2017. The newly proposed Champions Cup will be an annual affair played between four Countries, starting 2017. The Champions Cup may possibly see participation from an Asian, African and a North American …

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I-League: Mohun Bagan skipper Katsumi, Duffy on target to hand Bengaluru FC 3-0 defeat!

A Katsumi Yusa brace (14′, 52′) and a Darryl Duffy header (25′) gave Mohun Bagan a 3-0 win over Bengaluru FC at the Rabindra Sarobar Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday. The defeat meant the Blues stayed on fifth position with 18 points, while Mohun Bagan moved to 26 points. With …

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India Women’s Team arrive in Pyongyang ahead of 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers!

Cold weather and chilly winds greeted the Indian Women’s Senior National Team as the Indian Women reached the capital city of North Korea, Pyongyang on Saturday, April 1, 2017, to start their 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifying campaign, after travelling just under 30 hours inclusive of airport layovers. The …

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AIFF revises India’s Academy Accreditation criteria for 2017/18 season!

The Academy Accreditation system that has been the platform for assessment in terms of youth development for all Clubs and Academies over the past two years has been revised for the 2017/18 season. The system having been established in 2014 and implemented from 2015/16 has had over 60 entities from …

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