The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has set the stage for the highly anticipated maiden season of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2024/25 by announcing the key dates and entry criteria. The upcoming campaign promises to be a thrilling exhibition of top-tier women’s football talent from across Asia. With a dynamic …
Read More »Down but never out, Panthoi determined to leave a mark Down Under!
In 2021, during the National Team training camp in Goa, goalkeeper Elangbam Panthoi Chanu suffered a fractured right shin that not only left her bedridden for two months but also raised serious doubts about her footballing future. Little could one imagine that the athletic Manipuri would not only defy all …
Read More »Senior Women’s National Football Championship Final Rounds groupings announced!
The draw for the 28th Senior Women’s National Football Championship 2023–24 Final Rounds was held virtually on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the Football House. Twelve teams were divided into two groups of six each, with three direct entrants, hosts West Bengal, defending champions Tamil Nadu, and runners-up Haryana, along …
Read More »arunfoot: Candid Football Conversations #200 Indian Football Q&A!
Candid Football Conversations returns with the 200th episode with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, and an open Indian Football Q&A session.
Read More »arunfoot: Candid Football Conversations #196 Another AIFF Scandal, ISL returns!
Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, with a LIVE show on the latest AIFF scandal & the return of the ISL with Bengaluru FC vs Odisha FC besides Jamshedpur FC vs Kerala Blasters. Hiren Patel joins me for the session.
Read More »AIFF constitutes committee to investigate incident in IWL 2 in Goa!
The AIFF was formally notified by players from Khad FC, participating in the IWL 2 in Goa, of certain incidents of alleged physical assault and harassment on them on Friday, March 29, 2024. In light of these allegations, the AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey called an emergent meeting of senior members …
Read More »NDTV VIDEO: IWL2 women’s footballer assault case!
Two women footballers of Khad FC, a Himachal Pradesh-based club, have brought some serious allegations against Deepak Sharma, an executive committee member of the All India Football Federation – the governing body of the sport in the country. According to the footballers, Sharma assaulted them in a hotel room during …
Read More »IWL 2023-24 Roll of Honours announced!
Indumathi Kathiresan has once again made her way into the honours list of the best individual players in the Indian Women’s League (IWL). The seasoned international, who plays for Odisha FC in the IWL, has been named the “Best Midfielder” in the just-concluded IWL 2023–24 for her exemplary performance throughout …
Read More »Odisha FC: The newly-crowned queens of Indian women’s football!
Odisha FC Women had a dream to chase when the club was formed 20 months ago. And for dreamers, they knew, hard facts are never an obstacle. So, they didn’t let the dream fly away and pursued it with more conviction. The results are here for everyone to see. Odisha …
Read More »India Women’s keeper Elangbam Panthoi moves to Australia’s Metro United WFC!
Indian Women’s international goalkeeper Elangbam Panthoi Chanu has signed for Metro United WFC in the South Australian Women’s National Premier League. As part of the move, she will train with A-League side Adelaide United during her stint. The 28-year-old will become the first Indian footballer to grace the Australian league.Panthoi …
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