Team India

AIFF President, Praful Patel observed that the Overseas Scouting Programme which helped in unearthing talent from foreign shores is “a resounding success”. The programme was launched keeping the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in mind but Mr. Patel said that “we will be happy to continue with the programme.” On …

With only 10 days to go for the first ever FIFA World Cup to be hosted in India, AIFF President, Praful Patel declared that “we as a nation are 100% ready to host the event”. Speaking at a Press Conference in the Capital today, September 26, Mr. Patel said, “India …

The India U-18 boys kept their SAFF U-18 Championship title hopes alive with 2-1 win over the Maldives at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimpu, Bhutan today, September 25. With this win India moved into second position on the points table. The Maldives had taken the lead in against the run …

Having finished the 2018 AFC U-16 Qualifiers campaign on a positive note, Bibiano Fernandes, Head Coach India U-16 National Team hailed the AIFF for ‘nurturing young talents’ and supporting the youngsters ‘living their dreams from a tender age.’ “The AIFF is doing a terrific work over the years and the …

India were held to a goalless draw by defending champions Iraq in the AFC U-16 Championship qualifiers at the Halchowk Stadium in Kathmandu on Sunday, September 24. Courtesy the result, an unbeaten India finished their engagements with five points from three matches and now wait for engagements in other groups …

After an unfortunate start, the India U-18 team bounced back with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over hosts Bhutan in their previous SAFF U-18 Championship encounter. India would now surely look to keep the momentum going as they gear up to face Maldives tomorrow, September 25 at the Changlimithang Stadium in …

India U-16 team have recuperated from the ‘disappointing draw against hosts Nepal’ and the youngsters are ready for ‘the bigger challenge ahead’ now, coach Bibiano Fernandes sounded upbeat before India lock their horns with reigning AFC U-16 Champions Iraq in the final fixture of the 2018 AFC U-16 Championship Qualifiers …

India bounced back from their defeat to Bangladesh with 3-0 win over hosts Bhutan in their second encounter of the ongoing SAFF U-18 Championship 2017 played at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimpu, Bhutan today, September 22. Lalawmpuia doing the star turn with his brace for India. After a missed penalty …

A game which saw four goals in the final 14 minutes of the match, failed to find a winner until the final whistle as India were held to a 2-2 draw by the hosts Nepal in the second encounter of the AFC U-16 Championship 2018 Qualifiers played at the Halchowk …