The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the eighth edition of the AFC Elite Club Coaches Forum 2023 on Thursday, September 7 providing an opportunity for the Continent’s coaches to hear from some of the most renowned experts ahead of the AFC club competitions kicking off in less than two weeks’ …
Read More »India beat Bangladesh to lift SAFF U-16 Championship title!
In the picturesque setting of Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan, India’s U-16 team secured their status as champions of the SAFF U-16 Championship 2023, defeating Bangladesh 2-0 in a high-octane final. Bharat Lairenjam found the net in the first half, while Levis Zangminlun sealed the victory with a second-half goal, …
Read More »India U-23s puts China defeat behind; ready for the battle against UAE!
The last-minute goal that saw China beat India 2-1 in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers on Saturday night was heartbreaking for the Indians. But Head Coach Clifford Miranda is not ready to lay down the arms so easily. Instead, he says: “After every dark night comes a glorious morning,” …
Read More »India squander series of chances; suffer defeat to Lebanon in King’s Cup!
A 77th-minute goal by Kaseem Al Zein put paid to India’s hopes of retaining the third place in the 49th King’s Cup 2023 as Lebanon defeated India at the 700th Anniversary Stadium in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on Sunday, September 10. Lebanon, who couldn’t get the better of India in their …
Read More »AIFF TV: India U-16s Ishfaq Ahmed ahead of SAFF U-16 Championship final!
Watch India U-16 head coach Ishfaq Ahmed speaks ahead of the SAFF U-16 Championship final against Bangladesh today.
Read More »Indian Food & Football LIVE: Chat with Arunava Chaudhuri!
I once more gave answers to a plethora of questions on Indian football on a livestream of the Indian Food and Football channel. Host Sayan Sarkar and I speak about Team India at the King’s Cup and Indian football.
Read More »AIFF TV: Pre-Match press conference – India vs Lebanon!
Watch the Pre-Match press conference of India vs Lebanon, the King’s Cup third place playoff match this afternoon.
Read More »India & Bangladesh set for SAFF U-16 Championship summit clash in the Himalayas!
The picturesque Changlimithang Stadium, in Thimphu, Bhutan, is all set for the battle royale, as India and Bangladesh look to fight it out in the summit clash of the SAFF U-16 Championship 2023, on Sunday, September 10. While the players from both sides get ready for what would be the …
Read More »India suffer late defeat to China in AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers!
Football is a game of fine margins and the India U-23 team learned it the hard way in their Group G match against hosts China in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers at Dalian Suoyuwan Stadium on Saturday, September 9, 2023. The valiant effort put up by Clifford Miranda’s determined …
Read More »Mohun Bagan SG VIDEO: Preparations for ISL-10 & AFC Cup!
Get an up close and inside view of as the Mariners begin preparations for the 2023/24 season ahead with challenges in AFC Cup and ISL-10 forthcoming.
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