Earlier in the day, the latest FIFA ‘Coca Cola’ Men’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the October rankings, India stay 97th position behind Qatar, but ahead of Estonia; while 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinalists Belgium is the new lone No. 1. India have …
Read More »Champions India kick-off SAFF U-15 Championship defence against Pakistan!
Before the India U-15 colts kick-start their campaign to retain the SAFF U-15 Championship title against archrivals Pakistan at the ANFA Complex in Kathmandu on Thursday, October 25, coach Subhendu Panda stated that a match against Pakistan “is always special”. “A clash between India and Pakistan match is always special …
Read More »India to travel to Amman to face Jordan in first-ever friendly match-up!
The All India Football Federation has confirmed an International Friendly for the Indian Senior National Team against Jordan, which will be played in Amman on November 17 in the scheduled FIFA November 2018 International Friendly window. The match will be played at the King Abdullah II International Stadium and will …
Read More »India U-19 Women trash Pakistan 18-0 in AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers!
The India U-19 Women’s team completed a mammoth victory over Pakistan, as they pumped 18 goals past their neighbours in their opening match of the first round of the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers on Wednesday, October 24. Renu turned in a five-star performance, as she put five past the …
Read More »Pakistan wary of India in AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers!
Pakistan head coach Mohammed Siddique Sheikh lauded the India U-19 Women’s team ahead of the crucial AFC U-19 Women’s Championship Qualifier opening match between the two archrivals. Although both the teams had played in the SAFF U-18 Women’s Champion, they did not face each other in Bhutan earlier this month. …
Read More »India U-19 Women’s Alex Ambrose: I do not want to get into the emotions of playing Pakistan!
It’s India versus Pakistan again – this time in the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers in Chonburi, Thailand. The kick-off on October 24 (Wednesday) is slated for 2.30pm IST. Even as the injury of forward Asha Kumari came as a setback for the team, India U-19 Head Coach Alex Ambrose …
Read More »India U-15 boys aim to defend SAFF U-15 Championships title in Nepal!
The India U-15 men’s team will be up against five other nations at the SAFF U-15 Championships, which will take place from October 25 to November 3, 2018 at the ANFA Complex in Kathmandu, Nepal. In the group stages, the Indians have been drawn against Pakistan and Bhutan in Group …
Read More »India U-19 Women land in Chonburi for AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers!
Just about an hour’s journey from the bustling city of Bangkok, the India U-19 Women’s team made their way to the quieter town of Chonburi, which is better known as the ‘City of Water’ – with its beaches and lakes. However, for the U-19 girls, here in Chonburi for the …
Read More »2019 AFC Asian Cup: Vote for Team Bus Slogan – Group A!
The winning slogan for each of the 24 nations will feature prominently on the buses that will ferry the respective teams during the Continental showpiece on January 5 to February 1, 2019. From the thousands of entries received, the-AFC.com has shortlisted the submissions and they kicked-off the voting with the …
Read More »VIDEO: Best moments from the AFC U-16 Championships!
Watch the best moments from the AFC U-16 Championships which were played by youth teams of 16 Asian nations from September 20 to October 7 in Malaysia.
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