Women

India & Bangladesh declared joint champions of SAFF U19 Women’s Championship!

India and Bangladesh were declared joint champions of the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship at the BSSSMK Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Thursday, February 8, 2024. India led for the majority of the contest, riding on Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam’s early goal before Sagorika equalised for the hosts in injury time to …

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Battle Bangladesh: India ready for redemption in SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship final!

The India U19 Women’s National Team will be out to break a voodoo on the artificial turf of BSSSMK Stadium on Thursday, February 8, 2024, when they meet hosts Bangladesh in the SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship 2024 final. Despite marked improvement in women’s football, India somehow hold a dismal record …

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XtraTime VIDEO: AIFF Competitions Calendar for 2024-25 season set!

The AIFF Executive Committee has approved the AIFF Competitions Calendar for the season 2024-25. The Nomination Criteria for Member Associations have also been prepared to ensure a fair and consistent selection process. The senior men’s calendar is set to kick off with the Durand Cup in late July. The Indian …

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Second-half blitz sees India storm into SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship final!

India booked their spot in the SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship final, after defeating Nepal 4-0 in their concluding round-robin match at the BSSSMK Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. India will now cross swords with hosts and defending champions Bangladesh in the final to be played on …

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AIFF Competitions Calendar for 2024-25 season released!

The AIFF Executive Committee has approved the AIFF Competitions Calendar for the season 2024-25. The Nomination Criteria for Member Associations have also been prepared to ensure a fair and consistent selection process. The senior men’s calendar is set to kick off with the Durand Cup in late July. The Indian …

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Kickstart FC restore winning form with fine IWL display at East Bengal FC!

Kickstart FC bounced back from their first loss of the IWL season to comprehensively beat East Bengal FC 3-1 at the East Bengal Ground in Kolkata on Monday, February 5, 2024. Kickstart FC were dominant from the get-go and delivered a swift response after their shocking 1-5 home loss to …

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India determined to reach SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship final against Nepal!

In a football match, certainty remains vague until the final whistle, a truth vividly proved in Sunday’s clash against Bangladesh. India, in a twist of fate, conceded a late injury-time goal, departing the field empty handed. Despite the Young Tigresses delivering a strong performance against the hosts, the match appeared …

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Bangladesh score late winner over India in SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship!

India U19 Women’s team conceded a goal in the dying minutes to leave the pitch with a frustrating 0-1 defeat against hosts and defending champions Bangladesh in their second round-robin match of the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship at the BSSSMK Stadium on Sunday, February 4, 2024. While the win ensured …

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Odisha FC score 3-1 IWL derby win over Sports Odisha!

Title contenders Odisha FC bagged three points with consummate ease when they brushed aside city-mates Sports Odisha 3-1 in the IWL at the Capital Football Arena on Sunday, February 4, 2024. The winners led 2-0 at halftime. On paper, the match was deemed the Odisha Derby. In reality, it was …

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India look for an encore against Bangladesh in SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship!

10 goals, two hattrick, two debuts, with one scoring her first international goal, in the initial encounter against Bhutan marked a commanding beginning for the Young Tigresses. After the final whistle, the girls celebrated and congratulated each other, yet deep down, they were aware that the task was not complete. …

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