The India U-17 Men’s National Team is all set to travel to Bellary in Karnataka, to play three friendly matches against the Bengaluru FC U-18 at the Indian Institute of Sport. Coached by Bibiano Fernandes, the U-17 boys had qualified for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup earlier this year, and …
Read More »2027 AFC Asian Cup hosting: India’s AIFF withdraw from the race!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has been officially notified by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) of their decision to withdraw their bid from the 2027 AFC Asian Cup host selection process. The AFC Executive Committee had shortlisted the AIFF and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) bids to host …
Read More »India pull out of hosting 2027 AFC Asian Cup race!
The Executive Committee of the All India Football Federation has decided to withdraw its bid to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. As per the strategic Roadmap of the Federation, which will be announced later this month, the AIFF management thinks the hosting of big events doesn’t fit into the …
Read More »AFC President condoles Babu Mani’s death!
AFC President Shaikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has condoled the death of former India captain Babu Mani, who passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the age of 59. In a letter to AIFF President Mr. Kalyan Chaubey, the AFC President wrote, “On behalf of the Asian football …
Read More »AIFF condoles the demise of Babu Mani!
The All India Football Federation condoles the demise of former India captain Babu Mani, who passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the age of 59. Known as one of the skillful forwards of his time, Mani made his International debut at the 1984 Nehru Cup in Kolkata, against …
Read More »Nirmal Chettri announces his retirement!
Former India international Nirmal Chettri has announced earlier today his retirement from professional football after a long and successful career. The 32 year old Melli-born full back started his senior career with Air India back in 2006 after being spotted by the Airmen at the Sikkim Governor’s Gold Cup before …
Read More »India to play Myanmar, Kyrgyz Republic in AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers!
India have been drawn in Group F of the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers Round 1, where they were clubbed alongside Myanmar and host Kyrgyz Republic, after the draw was held on Thursday, November 3, 2022 in Kuala Lumpur. The Road to Indonesia 2024 campaign starts with 29 teams …
Read More »India U-20 Women clubbed with Vietnam, Singapore & Indonesia in AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers!
India have been drawn in Group F of the 2024 AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup – Uzbekistan Qualifiers Round 1, where they will face Singapore, Indonesia, and hosts Vietnam. The draw was held on Thursday, November 3, 2022. The eight group winners will progress to Round 2, where the four …
Read More »AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup hopefuls discover Road to Indonesia 2024 opponents!
The stage is set for high quality action following the conclusion of the 2024 AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup – Indonesia Qualifiers Round 1 draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday. The Road to Indonesia 2024 campaign starts with 29 teams competing in eight groups in Round 1, with the …
Read More »AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup draw unveils route to Uzbekistan 2024!
The route to the 2024 AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup – Uzbekistan Finals was charted following the conclusion of the draw for Round 1 of the Qualifiers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday. The eight group winners will progress to Round 2, where the four best sides will earn a …
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