Asia

Nepal’s late charge denies India’s Blue Tigresses the victory!

An exciting second half show saw four goals, as India went into a two-goal lead, before Nepal made a late comeback to draw the match 2-2 in the first of two International Friendlies at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Soumya Guguloth and Indumathi Kathiresan …

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India to be SAFF Cup host in June 2023!

The South Asian Football Federation’s (SAFF) executive committee meeting held virtually on Tuesday, February 14 has decided to hand the hosting rights of the 2023 edition of the SAFF Championship to India and the All India Football Federation (AIFF). As per the decision of the committee, the rights has been …

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Tamil Nadu quartets look for home support on eve of India Women’s Chennai friendlies!

Tamil Nadu is one of those states that is special to Indian Football, albeit in an unconventional manner. While it may not be a conventional hotbed for the beautiful game like Goa, Manipur, Bengal or its neighbouring state Kerala, Tamil Nadu does have a burgeoning sporting culture, of which football …

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India Women’s Thomas Dennerby: Friendlies against Nepal a part of the process!

The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai will be the centre of attraction for International Football once again, as the Indian Women’s Team takes on Nepal in a FIFA Friendly on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. The match will kick-off at 7.30pm IST, and be streamed live on the FanCode platforms. While …

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Kyrgyz Football at School Programme set to enhance capacity of physical educators!

The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU)’s commitment to enhance the capacity and capability of Physical Education (PE) teachers in the country marked a significant milestone with the introduction of the KFU Football at School Programme. Supported by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation, the landmark initiative was unveiled on …

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AFC Elite Women Referees & Assistant Referees Course 2023 concludes successfully!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s determined efforts to elevate the standards of women match officials in Asia was further outlined at the AFC Elite Women Referees & Assistant Referees Course 2023 which was hosted in the capital city of Malaysia from February 7 to 10, 2023. The four-day course comprised …

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Shaikh Salman lauds Al Hilal on best-ever FIFA Club World Cup campaign!

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has commended Al Hilal SFC on achieving their best-ever showing at the FIFA Club World Cup after finishing as runners-up to champions Real Madrid in a thrilling final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on Saturday, …

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India’s Blue Tigresses to face Nepal in 2 International Friendlies!

The Senior Indian Women’s National Team, which has been camping in Chennai over the last month, is all set to face Nepal in two FIFA Women’s international friendlies on February 15 and 18 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai. The Blue Tigresses are currently preparing for the upcoming AFC …

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VIDEO: Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh to host Santosh Trophy semifinals & final!

The semifinals and final of the 76th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy, to be held abroad for the first time ever, are set to take place between March 1 to 4, 2023, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, it was announced on Thursday, February 9. The AIFF Secretary General Dr …

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