Born in the state of Punjab, there is little that differentiates Harpreet Singh from a typical ‘Punjabi’. His nickname ‘Happy’ and the ever-glowing smile on his face adds more to the charm of a young footballer from the State that has produced National Team players over the years. But ‘Happy’ …
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Every story has a hero. But in Manish Chaudhury’s case, it’s a heroine. For India U-16 National team defender Manish Chaudhury hailing from Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh, his first step into Football wasn’t a cakewalk. “There wasn’t any support from my family at all. My father didn’t want me to …
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For some, ‘toughness’ can be limited to on the field of play in football where physical acumen creates a dominating presence. For others, ‘toughness’ is a way of life. 15-year-old Ricky Shabong does not look tough. With an innocent face and a lean body, the midfielder from Meghalaya looks meek …
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With less than one month to go for the Indian U-16 National Team to participate in the AFC U-16 Championship finals in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, head coach Bibiano Fernandes said there is still room for improvement in the team after the Indian Colts had defeated Turkish giants Besiktas 5-1 on …
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The Indian U-16 National Team currently on an exposure tour to Turkey defeated Besiktas 5-1 today, August 25 as the colts rode on Vikram Pratap Singh’s hattrick (3′, 40′, 52′) accompanied by strikes from Rohit Danu in the 81st minute and Bhuvensh in the 87th, to register an easy win …
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The India U-16 National Team head coach Bibiano Fernandes mentioned the boys showed “great courage” in their 2-1 victory over Cameroon in a Friendly match. In a freewheeling chat, Bibiano spoke at length about the boys ticking the right boxes, the attitude in display and the game plan against Cameroon. …
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Sitting miles away and competing with more acclaimed nations who boast of powerful youth development programmes, the India U-16 National Team boys who beat Cameroon U-16 National Team on Wednesday, August 22 are not much willing to soak in the euphoria. “Our heart goes out to the people of Kerala,” …
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The India U-16 National Team registered an inspiring 2-1 victory against Cameroon U16 National Team in a Friendly match in Istanbul on Wednesday, August 22. Ridge Melvin (1′) and Rohit Danu (20′) scored early to propel India to a comfortable lead at the half-time, though Cameroon reduced the margin in …
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The India U-16 National Team currently on a week-long exposure tour in Istanbul will play a friendly game against Cameroon U-16 National side on Wednesday, August 22. India were scheduled to play Turkey on Wednesday. However, the game has now been deferred for unknown reasons. India played its first friendly …
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Currently in their last exposure tour prior to the 2018 AFC U-16 Championship in Malaysia, Bibiano Fernandes, India U-16 National Team Head Coach says the team has “improved significantly” since the time the boys played the qualifiers in Nepal. In an interview after the team’s 1-2 loss to Oman, Fernandes …
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