After an impressive three-nil victory against a strong Palestine in the first match of 2018 AFC U-16 Championship qualifiers, the India U-16 stay cautious in their approach when they take on hosts Nepal at the Halchowk Stadium on Friday, September 22. “There’s no room for complacency,” Coach Bibiano Fernandes said. “Nepal …
Read More »India U-18 ready to bounce back against Bhutan!
A defeat can be a flattening experience. Especially so when you are three goals up at half-time. . But they are not counting themselves out as they are all set to face Bhutan tomorrow, September 22 in their second encounter. India U-18 suffered a 3-4 defeat at the hands of …
Read More »India U-16 win 3-0 against Palestine in 2018 AFC U16 Championship Qualifiers!
Indian U16 boys scored three in the second half as India blanked Palestine 3-0 in the 2018 AFC U-16 Championship Qualifiers at the Halchowk Stadium in Kathmandu today (September 20, 2017). Givson opened the scoreline from an impeccable free-kick in the 51st minute. It was followed by a strike from …
Read More »11 U-23 players summoned to preparatory India camp for Macau!
11 players who represented India in the AFC U-23 Qualifiers in Doha have been named by National Coach Stephen Constantine in the preliminary squad of 28 for India’s forthcoming 2019 AFC Asian Cup Qualifier against Macau slated to be held in Bengaluru on October 11, 2017. Interestingly head coach Stephen …
Read More »India U-17 coach Luis de Matos: All games winnable in football!
With less than 20 days to go for India to clash swords against USA in the first ever 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup hosted by India, Head Coach of the Indian U-17s Luis Norton de Matos wants to show through the mega event that India is on the same page …
Read More »Delhi Dynamos sign India U-19 stars Kishan Singh & Jayananda Singh ahead of ISL-4!
Indian Super League franchise Delhi Dynamos has signed India U-19 stars Thongam Kishan Singh and Moirangthem Jayananda Singh ahead of the start of the ISL – Season 4. The defensive duo is currently on international duty at the ongoing SAFF U-18 Championships in Bhutan and will join the team next …
Read More »India U-16 coach Bibiano Fernandes: We believe that we can qualify on merit!
From winning the SAFF U-15 Championship a month ago to defeating the Qatar U-16 National Team on their own soil, the Indian U-16 National side have been hogging the limelight for all the right reasons. The test is even bigger now as they are slated to lock horns with defending …
Read More »AIFF empowers fans to #BackTheBlue!
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) today, September 18, 2017 announced the launch of an exclusive limited edition lifestyle fan merchandise for the Indian National Football Team in collaboration with The Souled Store. Positioned as the Fan Gear, AIFF aims to provide a unique opportunity to the Indian Football Fans …
Read More »SAFF U-18 Championship: India blow 3-0 lead to lose 3-4 to Bangladesh!
The India U-18 team blew a 3-0 lead to lose 3-4 to the Bangladesh U-18 team today, September 18 at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimpu, Bhutan. Lalawmpuia, Edmund and Princeton being the goal scorers for India in the 18th, 32nd and 45’+2 minutes respectively. India dominated the proceedings in the …
Read More »India U-16 coach Bibiano Fernandes: AIFF Academy has been the ‘backbone of the national team’!
The Indian U-16 National Team landed in Kathmandu on Monday (September 18, 2017) morning for the forthcoming 2018 AFC U-16 Qualifiers. India have been drawn with hosts Nepal, Iraq and Palestine in Group D. Head Coach Bibiano Fernandes said that despite the “tough draw,” the boys can make the cut …
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