Tag Archives: AIFF

Is playing the Santosh Trophy in Saudi Arabia a good or bad idea?

When I heard that the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Saudi Arabia Football Federation (SAFF) have signed an MoU, out of own experience my first thought was, hopefully both sides have some concrete ideas and plans to fill this MoU with life. Often such MoU’s signed by the …

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The 2022/23 edition of the I-League to kick off on November 12!

The All India Football Federation is pleased to announce that the 2022/23 edition of the I-League will start on November 12, 2022. Twelve teams are slated to participate in the league. While the fixtures of the I-League are ready, its official declaration is being held back subject to resolving certain …

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AIFF & FAO felicitate FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura in Bhubaneswar!

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura was on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, felicitated by the All India Football Federation and the Football Association of Odisha in Bhubaneswar. AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, Secretary General Dr Shaji Prabhakaran, Treasurer Kipa Ajay, FAO Secretary Asirbad Behera, along with members of the AIFF’s Executive Committee …

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FIFA & AIFF launch Football for Schools as Government of India pledges active support!

The FIFA, in partnership with the AIFF, and the support of the Government of India, launched the Football for Schools project, which is aimed at broad-basing the beautiful game across the country. In a meet with the local media in New Delhi on Monday, October 10, 2022, FIFA Secretary General …

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AIFF Secretary General meets India U-17 Women’s Team in Bhubaneswar!

All India Football Federation Secretary General Dr Shaji Prabhakaran on Sunday, October 9 visited the India U-17 Women’s National Team at the team hotel in Bhubaneswar and interacted with the players, coaching staff and team officials. AIFF Executive Member Mr Avijit Paul was also present in the meeting. India are …

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VIDEO: AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey shows his appreciation for the fans in Kerala!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey shows his appreciation for the fans in Kerala at the opener of the Indian Super League – Season 9 between Kerala Blasters and East Bengal FC on Friday night.

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National supporters of 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India announced!

Odisha Tourism, Hero MotoCorp, NTPC Limited, Power Grid Corporation of India and United Phosphorus Limited (UPL) were announced on Friday, October 7, 2022, as the National Supporters of the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup – India in the presence of AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, FIFA Director of Youth Tournaments …

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AIFF President & Secretary General meet India U-17 boys in Saudi Arabia!

AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey and Secretary General Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran met with the India U-17 Men’s side at the team hotel in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Both the President and the Secretary General congratulated the U-17 side on their winning start to the AFC U-17 …

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India’s AIFF & Saudi Arabia Football Federation sign historic MoU!

The All India Football Federation today, Thursday, October 6, 2022, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Arabia Football Federation (SAFF). While AIFF was represented by its President, Kalyan Chaubey and the Secretary General, Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran, the Saudi Arabia FF had its President, Yasser Al-Mishal and the …

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Igor Stimac signs contract extension till 2023 AFC Asian Cup!

India Men’s Senior National Team head coach Igor Stimac has on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, signed an extension of his contract at the Football House in New Delhi, till the end of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. The decision to extend the contract was recommended by the AIFF’s Technical Committee …

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