The Indian U-16 National Team was crowned champions of the Four-Nation Tournament held in Serbia from May 9 to 13, 2018 after the Indian Colts defeated Tajikistan 4-2 today, May 13. The Four-Nation Tournament saw the Indian U-16s face hosts Serbia, Jordan, and Tajikistan and while the Indian Colts drew …
Read More »The South West Asian Football Federation (SWAFF) formed, India amongst founding members!
Earlier this week on Thursday, May 10, it saw the formation of a new regional federation in the South West Asian Football Federation (SWAFF) in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah. India and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) are a founding member of the South West Asian Football Federation …
Read More »India U-16 hold hosts Serbia to a goalless draw!
The Indian U-16 National Team currently participating in the Four-Nation Tournament held hosts Serbia to a goalless stalemate today, May 11. The Indian Colts had started the match on a positive note and as early as the 3rd minute the Indian threat seemed apparent when Rohit Danu pressurized the opposition …
Read More »India U-16 coach Bibiano Fernandes: Win against Jordan gives us the much-needed confidence!
After the Indian U-16 National Team made a strong statement beating Jordan in the opening fixture of the four-nation International Tournament in Serbia, Coach Bibiano Fernandes felt the victory will give the boys the “much-needed confidence” before the AFC U16 Championship in September later this year. “Although we conceded an …
Read More »India coach Constantine summons 30 players for preparatory camp ahead of Intercontinental Cup!
Indian national team head coach Stephen Constantine called up 30 players for the National Team’s preparatory camp for the Intercontinental Cup which is slated to be held in Mumbai from June 1, 2018. The summoned players are to assemble for the Camp in Mumbai on May 16 while players from …
Read More »India U-16 score 2-1 comeback win over Jordan in Serbia invitational tournament!
India U-16 National Team started the Four-Nation International Tournament with a resounding 2-1 victory over Jordan in Serbia on Wednesday, May 9 night. After conceding an early goal in the second minute of the match, India made a strong comeback in the 17th minute, thanks to the terrific finish by …
Read More »Baichung Bhutia: With a bit of luck India can finish among top two in Group!
Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia is “happy” about the group India have drawn in the AFC Asian Cup 2019. In an exclusive interview, Bhutia, the sole Indian Footballer till date to have played in over 100 International matches mentioned “India can finish among the top two in the group” and …
Read More »Kenya replaces South Africa in Intercontinental Cup!
Kenya has been roped in as a replacement for South Africa in the forthcoming Intercontinental Cup after the South African Football Federation in a letter to All India Football Federation expressed their inability to participate in the four-nation tournament. Besides Kenya from the CAF region, the Intercontinental Cup which will …
Read More »India U-16 Head Coach Bibiano Fernandes: Adapting to different playing styles is the key!
As the India U-16 National Team left the Indian shores to compete in the four-nation International Tournament involving Jordan, Tajikistan, and hosts Serbia, Head Coach Bibiano Fernandes said “adapting to different styles of play has been the key for the boys.” In a freewheeling interview, Bibiano spoke at length about …
Read More »Captain Sunil Chhetri calls on India facing tough oppositions abroad!
On the sidelines of a sponsors event, India national football team captain Sunil Chhetri spoke about Team India, the 2019 AFC Asian Cup and much more. “What I’m looking forward is winning games outside the country which is very important. Our home record is fairly good but outside home we …
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