The India U17 men’s team played out a 0-0 draw with Tajikistan in a closed-door friendly match at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda, Goa, on Sunday, February 1, 2026. This was the second of two friendlies, following the first, which India won 4-2 on Thursday. The Blue Colts are currently …
Read More »Conti’s Young Tigresses gearing up for more stringent test against Bangladesh!
The Indian U17 women’s team will take on Bangladesh in their second match of the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship 2026 at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium in Pokhara on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 11:45 IST. The match will be streamed live on the Sportzworkz YouTube Channel. India are participating in …
Read More »India begin SAFF U19 Women’s Championship with a win against Nepal!
India began their SAFF U19 Women’s Championship 2026 campaign with a 1-0 win against hosts Nepal at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium in Pokhara, on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Pearl Fernandes (49’) scored the only goal of the game right after the resumption in the second half. Although this is an …
Read More »India U17s ready for challenge against older girls in SAFF U19 Women’s Championship!
The Indian U17 women’s team will play their first match in the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship 2026 against hosts Nepal at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium in Pokhara on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The match will be streamed live on the Sportzworkz YouTube Channel. Led by new head coach Pamela Conti, …
Read More »23-member Indian squad leave for Pokhara to play SAFF U19 Women’s Championship!
A 23-member Indian team have set out for Pokhara, Nepal, to participate in the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship 2026, scheduled from January 31 to February 7. India will participate in the tournament with their U17 squad, who are preparing for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026. Prior to …
Read More »India U17s defeat Tajikistan in first closed-doors friendly!
The India U17 men’s national team defeated Tajikistan U17s 4-2 in the first of two closed-door friendly matches, at the PJN Stadium, in Fatorda, Goa, on Thursday, January 29, 2026. India took the early lead via a goal from Dallalmoun Gangte in the eighth minute, before Mekhrubon Odilzoda equalised in …
Read More »India U17 men’s team to play two friendly matches against Tajikistan in Margao!
The India U17 men’s team will play two friendly matches against Tajikistan in Margao, Goa, on January 29 and February 1, 2026. Blue Colts head coach Bibiano Fernandes has named a 25-member squad for the two matches. Both games will be played behind closed doors at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru …
Read More »Key reforms to Asia’s youth competitions recommended!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment towards elevating the standards of its top-level competitions, as outlined in its Vision and Mission, marked a significant milestone today after the AFC Competitions Committee recommended measures aimed at further enhancing the Confederation’s youth competitions at its fifth meeting held in Saudi Arabia. Led …
Read More »FC Goa’s ACL2 campaign comes to a close with another loss!
FC Goa’s AFC Champions League Two journey came to an end at the Fatorda on an emotional night that summed up both the pride and uncertainty surrounding Indian football today. With no clarity on what the future holds for Indian clubs on the continental stage, the Gaurs once again showed …
Read More »Final Asian Night in Fatorda: FC Goa and FC Istiklol face off in ACL2!
FC Goa return to the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, for one final continental night in 2025 as they host Tajikistan’s FC Istiklol in their concluding Group D fixture of the AFC Champions League Two. With qualification no longer in reach, the encounter represents Goa’s last opportunity to put points …
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