Tag Archives: AIFF

FIFA President condoles the death of former India captain Babu Mani!

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condoled the death of former India captain Babu Mani, who passed away on November 19, 2022, at the age of 59. In a letter to AIFF President Mr. Kalyan Chaubey, the FIFA president said, “I would like to express my sincerest and heartfelt condolences on …

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Manipur to host Group VI matches for Santosh Trophy 2022/23 group stage!

The All India Football Federation confirms Manipur as the venue for the Group VI matches for the upcoming 76th Men’s National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy. The matches will be played from January 18 – 26, 2023. Earlier, five other venues were finalised. While Group I will be played …

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AIFF’s maiden Beach Soccer Committee meeting chaired by Jignesh Patil!

The first ever Beach Soccer Committee meeting of the All India Football Federation was chaired by Jignesh Patil over video conferencing on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Present in the meeting along with the Chairperson were AIFF Secretary General Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran, Treasurer Kipa Ajay, Deputy Secretary General Sunando Dhar, Deputy …

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Vijay Bali chairs AIFF’s Futsal Committee Meeting!

The All India Football Federation’s Futsal Committee Meeting, which was conducted online, was chaired by Vijay Bali on Monday, December 5, 2022. AIFF Secretary General Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran and Deputy Secretary General Sunando Dhar were present in the meet, along with Chairman Vijay Bali, Deputy Chairman Amit Khemani, Kuljit Singh, …

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2027 AFC Asian Cup hosting: India’s AIFF withdraw from the race!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has been officially notified by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) of their decision to withdraw their bid from the 2027 AFC Asian Cup host selection process. The AFC Executive Committee had shortlisted the AIFF and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) bids to host …

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India pull out of hosting 2027 AFC Asian Cup race!

The Executive Committee of the All India Football Federation has decided to withdraw its bid to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. As per the strategic Roadmap of the Federation, which will be announced later this month, the AIFF management thinks the hosting of big events doesn’t fit into the …

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Former pros attend landmark AIFF ‘E’ Certificate Course in Manipur!

A host of current and former professional footballers attended the AIFF E Certificate Coaching Course held at the Wangjing Sports Complex in Thoubal District. This was the first time that the governing body of football in the state namely the All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) has organised courses outside Imphal. …

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Maharashtra to host Group IV matches for Santosh Trophy 2022/23 group stage!

The All India Football Federation confirms Kolhapur, Maharashtra, as the venue for the Group IV matches for the upcoming 76th Men’s National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy. The matches will be played from January 7, 2023 – January 15, 2023. Earlier, four venues were finalised. While Group I will …

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AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey meets I-League club officials!

The All India Football Federation President Mr. Kalyan Chaubey on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, held a meeting with the representatives of the I-League clubs in the Football House in New Delhi. In the meeting that lasted two hours, the President had an intensive discussion with the club officials on the …

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Assam finalised for Group III matches for Santosh Trophy 2022/23 group stage!

The All India Football Federation confirms Kokrajhar, Assam, as the venue for the Group III matches for the upcoming 76th Senior Men’s National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy. The matches will be played from December 28, 2022- January 5, 2023. Earlier, three venues were finalised. While Group I will …

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