Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the upcoming match between the India U20 and Bangladesh U20 in the AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers, which could decide who qualifies for the final round.
Read More »
The India U20 men’s team will aim to end their 20-year absence at the AFC U20 Asian Cup when they face Bangladesh in a crucial final Group B encounter of the Qualifiers at the Do’stlik Stadium in Tashkent on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at 16:30 IST. The Blue Colts head …
Read More »
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced the signing of a scouting rights agreement with Catapult, a global leader in sports technology for professional teams. Through this collaboration, Catapult will offer video scouting and analysis to professional football organisations, expanding the international reach of Asian football while providing clubs, federations, …
Read More »
The India U20 men’s team suffered a 0-4 defeat against hosts Uzbekistan in their second AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers match at the Do’stlik Stadium in Tashkent on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Ulugbek Maratov opened the scoring in the 29th minute before Kuvonchbek Abraev doubled Uzbekistan’s advantage with …
Read More »
East Bengal FC have been drawn alongside Hwacheon KSPO WFC (Korea Republic), Ho Chi Minh City WFC (Vietnam) and 4.25 SC (DPR Korea) in Group B of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026-27 Group Stage, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, September …
Read More »
The India U20 men’s team will look to build on their winning start to the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers when they face hosts Uzbekistan in a crucial Group B encounter at the Do’stlik Stadium in Tashkent on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 19:30 IST. The Blue Colts …
Read More »
The Indian U17 women’s team drew 0-0 in both friendly matches against Uzbekistan last week, and while on paper the scoreline might suggest two quiet evenings in the Uzbek capital, the Young Tigresses’ Tashkent trip was anything but uneventful. There were no goals to celebrate at the UFA National Football …
Read More »
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Technical Committee today approved the future introduction of the landmark Safe Heading Guidelines for youth development during its fourth meeting, which was conducted via video conference. Led by Chairperson Kohzo Tashima, the Committee emphasised that the proposed framework remains in its planning stages and will …
Read More »
For Shami Singamayum, there was no elaborate celebration after his 86th-minute goal against Syria. There was barely even time to process what had just happened. The India U20 midfielder had just scored the decisive goal to give the Blue Colts a 1-0 victory in their opening AFC U20 Asian Cup …
Read More »
India made a scintillating start to their AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers campaign, defeating Syria 1-0 at the Do’stlik Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Monday, August 31, 2026. Shami Singamayum scored the decisive goal in the 86th minute, finishing a fine move involving substitute Md Arbash to give the …
Read More »
Arunava about Football A look at football & the world through my eyes!