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A 22-member India National Team squad will travel to Australia on August 17, 2018 as part of their preparation for the forthcoming SAFF Cup. The squad has been camping in Delhi since July 28. The Indian U-23 squad will be based at the Valentine Sports Park in Sydney for another …

The Indian U-15 Women’s National Team progressed to the Final of the SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship after defeating Nepal 2-1 in the semifinals at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan today, August 16. Lynda Kom’s 31st minute strike followed by Kritina Devi’s 58th minute goal led the Indian Women to …

Ahead of the Indian U-15 Women National Team’s clash against Nepal in the semifinals of the SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship, Head Coach Firmin D’Souza dubbed the bout as “challenging and tough” even after the eves finished top of Group A with two wins out of two matches. In an interview, …

Promising youngster Nikhil Poojari wholeheartedly thanked All India Football Federation for staying by his side during his rehabilitation days before making a comeback in the ongoing National Team camp in New Delhi. “I feel short of words to thank AIFF for staying by my side during those awful days. Initially, …

After the Indian U-15 Women’s National Team defeated hosts Bhutan 1-0 to top Group A and progress to the semifinals of the SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship, Head Coach Firmin D’Souza said that the scoreline was a stale reflection of the match. “We should have scored four goals or more. We …

Presidents of football federations and associations from across South and West Asia met in Jeddah today to formally constitute the new South West Asian Football Federation (SWAFF). The first SWAFF General Assembly saw the election of officials to the Executive Board as well as the confirmation and approval of the …

The Indian U-15 Women’s National Team progressed to the semifinals of the SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship after defeating hosts Bhutan 1-0 at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan today, August 13. Shilky Devi’s 58th minute strike proved to be the difference between the two teams in a match tightly contested …

15 General Secretaries from across Asia convened for the AFC Member Associations’ General Secretaries Induction Programme at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia which concluded on Wednesday, August 8. The yearly programme was specifically designed for General Secretaries who were appointed after the last Induction Programme that was held …

Days after the Indian U-15 Women’s National Team decimated Sri Lanka 12-0 in their opening match of the SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship, there seems to be an air of determination and debonair in the squad. The Women, although blasted six goals in each half against Sri Lanka, are not over-confident …

After starting their SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship with a fashionable 12-0 win over Sri Lanka, Head Coach Firmin D’Souza cautioned against complacency ahead of India’s clash against hosts Bhutan in their second group match on August 13. Speaking to AIFF Media, D’Souza spoke at length about the performance in the …