The India U-18 boys kept their SAFF U-18 Championship title hopes alive with 2-1 win over the Maldives at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimpu, Bhutan today, September 25. With this win India moved into second position on the points table. The Maldives had taken the lead in against the run …
Read More »India U-16 coach Bibiano Fernandes: We’re reaping the benefits of rigorous youth development program!
Having finished the 2018 AFC U-16 Qualifiers campaign on a positive note, Bibiano Fernandes, Head Coach India U-16 National Team hailed the AIFF for ‘nurturing young talents’ and supporting the youngsters ‘living their dreams from a tender age.’ “The AIFF is doing a terrific work over the years and the …
Read More »India U-16 coach Bibiano Fernandes: Boys are determined to take the fight to Iraq!
India U-16 team have recuperated from the ‘disappointing draw against hosts Nepal’ and the youngsters are ready for ‘the bigger challenge ahead’ now, coach Bibiano Fernandes sounded upbeat before India lock their horns with reigning AFC U-16 Champions Iraq in the final fixture of the 2018 AFC U-16 Championship Qualifiers …
Read More »SAFF U-18 Championship: India U-18 beat hosts Bhutan 3-0!
India bounced back from their defeat to Bangladesh with 3-0 win over hosts Bhutan in their second encounter of the ongoing SAFF U-18 Championship 2017 played at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimpu, Bhutan today, September 22. Lalawmpuia doing the star turn with his brace for India. After a missed penalty …
Read More »2018 AFC U-16 Championship qualifiers: India concede late in 2-2 draw with hosts Nepal!
A game which saw four goals in the final 14 minutes of the match, failed to find a winner until the final whistle as India were held to a 2-2 draw by the hosts Nepal in the second encounter of the AFC U-16 Championship 2018 Qualifiers played at the Halchowk …
Read More »AFC Women’s Committee makes key decisions!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Football Committee met on Friday in Chonburi, Thailand, to coincide with the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship currently taking place in the country. Key strategic decisions were made regarding the dates of the 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Jordan, as well as a revised …
Read More »India U-16 coach Bibiano Fernandes: We’re aiming to continue the winning momentum!
After an impressive three-nil victory against a strong Palestine in the first match of 2018 AFC U-16 Championship qualifiers, the India U-16 stay cautious in their approach when they take on hosts Nepal at the Halchowk Stadium on Friday, September 22. “There’s no room for complacency,” Coach Bibiano Fernandes said. “Nepal …
Read More »India U-18 ready to bounce back against Bhutan!
A defeat can be a flattening experience. Especially so when you are three goals up at half-time. . But they are not counting themselves out as they are all set to face Bhutan tomorrow, September 22 in their second encounter. India U-18 suffered a 3-4 defeat at the hands of …
Read More »India U-16 win 3-0 against Palestine in 2018 AFC U16 Championship Qualifiers!
Indian U16 boys scored three in the second half as India blanked Palestine 3-0 in the 2018 AFC U-16 Championship Qualifiers at the Halchowk Stadium in Kathmandu today (September 20, 2017). Givson opened the scoreline from an impeccable free-kick in the 51st minute. It was followed by a strike from …
Read More »11 U-23 players summoned to preparatory India camp for Macau!
11 players who represented India in the AFC U-23 Qualifiers in Doha have been named by National Coach Stephen Constantine in the preliminary squad of 28 for India’s forthcoming 2019 AFC Asian Cup Qualifier against Macau slated to be held in Bengaluru on October 11, 2017. Interestingly head coach Stephen …
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