Asia

AFC Champions League Two hopefuls discover challengers!

The stage is set for the AFC Champions League Two™ (ACL Two) 2025/26 following the Group Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday. The 32 teams – 16 each from the East and West Regions – were divided into eight groups, with the competition to kick off on September …

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FC Goa defeat Oman’s Al Seeb to seal AFC Champions League Two Group Stage berth!

FC Goa sealed their spot in the AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 Group Stage after staving off a late fightback from Al Seeb Club of Oman to walk away with a 2-1 win in their Preliminary Stage tie on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Dejan …

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AIFF announces reward for India U20 Women’s Team!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is pleased to announce a reward of USD 25,000 for the U20 Women’s National Team following their outstanding performance, which secured India’s qualification for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup for the first time in two decades. The last time India qualified for the …

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India qualify for AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup for the first time in two decades!

The India U20 women’s national team secured qualification for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026 for the first time in 20 years, after defeating hosts Myanmar 1-0 in their final Group D encounter at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, on Sunday, August 10, 2025. The last time India …

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25th Anniversary: Remembering India vs Bangladesh in Leicester; July 29, 2000!

July 29, 2000 was a Saturday and on that afternoon at the old Filbert Street ground of Leicester City, India took on Bangladesh in the first-ever South Asian derby on British soil. Over 3,000 fans turned up for the game and there were more Bangladeshi at the ground than Indians, …

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India drawn with Japan, Vietnam & Chinese Taipei in AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026!

India were drawn with Japan, Vietnam, and Chinese Taipei in Group C of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 in the Final Draw ceremony held at the Sydney Town Hall on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Placed in position C3, the Blue Tigresses will begin their Women’s Asian Cup with …

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Sangita Basfore to assist AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 Final Draw in Sydney!

The draw for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 will be conducted at the Sydney Town Hall on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 14:30 IST. The draw will be streamed live on the AFC Asian Cup YouTube Channel. India will be represented by coach Crispin Chettri and midfielder Sangita …

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Asia’s Road to FIFA World Cup 26 Playoffs draw finalised!

The six teams aiming to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 discovered their path to the Finals following the conclusion of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 26 Playoffs draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. The six teams were divided into two groups, with …

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AIFF announces reward for fantastic Blue Tigresses!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is pleased to announce a reward of USD 50,000 for the Senior Indian Women’s National Team following their outstanding performance in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers held in Thailand. The Blue Tigresses delivered a flawless campaign — winning all four matches in convincing …

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