Tag Archives: India U-16

India U-16s Usham Singh the Phoenix rises to silence doubting Thomases!

The beautiful game often presents opportunities to those who play it. Perhaps more so to the attackers than to the ones at the other end of the pitch. But every once in a while, it’s the defenders who turn up at the right spot at the right time, and fire …

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India open SAFF U16 Championship campaign with narrow win over Bangladesh!

The India U-16 Men’s Team secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bangladesh to open their SAFF U-16 Championship campaign on Saturday, August 2 at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan. The Ishfaq Ahmed-coached side, playing their first-ever international match, were kept at bay by some solid goalkeeping from Bangladesh’s Nahidul …

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India look to dominate opening exchanges against Bangladesh in SAFF U-16 Championship opener!

India take on Bangladesh in their opening encounter of the SAFF U-16 Championship 2023 in Bhutan, and head coach Ishfaq Ahmed feels that the first 30 minutes will be crucial for his boys in the tournament. The India U-16s have had a month-long training camp in Srinagar, before travelling to …

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Youth Cup the backbone of India U-16s ahead of SAFF U-16 Championship!

The India U-16 Men’s Team are well on their way to beginning their campaign in the SAFF U-16 Championship in Bhutan, but the foundation for the side was laid eight months ago when the U-17 Youth Cup in Hyderabad was conceptualised in AIFF’s strategic roadmap Vision 2047. As many as …

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In the Land of Thunder Dragon: India U16s determined to steal the thunder!

For a sportsperson, donning the national jersey and representing the country is always considered a major achievement. No different is the mood in the India U-16 Team, who are certainly experiencing all such feelings and emotions as they fly to the picturesque country of Bhutan to participate in the SAFF …

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Sreenidi Deccan FC youngsters Levis Zangminlun & Aiborlang Kharthangmaw to represent India U-16s!

Sreenidi Deccan FC have announced that midfielder Levis Zangminlun and forward Aiborlang Kharthangmaw have been selected to play for the India U-16 National Football Team in the upcoming SAFF U-16 Championship, which will be held in Bhutan from September 1-10. Levis and Aiborlang were part of a training camp which …

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Ishfaq Ahmed names 23-member squad for SAFF U-16 Championship in Bhutan!

India U-16 Men’s Team head coach Ishfaq Ahmed named a 23-member squad for the SAFF U-16 Championship to be played in Thimphu, Bhutan from September 1-10, 2023. The Blue Colts are placed in Group A of the tournament alongside Nepal and Bangladesh. Hosts Bhutan, Maldives, and Pakistan make up Group …

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Ishfaq Ahmed: SAFF U-16 Championship to be good test for India U-16s!

The India U-16 Men’s National Team is set for a comparatively tougher group in the SAFF U-16 Championship, though head coach Ishfaq Ahmed feels that it would be a good start for his boys in international football. The Blue Colts have been drawn in Group A, alongside Nepal and Bangladesh. …

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