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Amarjit Singh: Indian Arrows’ I-League exposure was the perfect ladder for me!

Amarjit Singh, who captained India in 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup – India feels the exposure in the I-League helped him and all the entire Indian squad of the FIFA U-17 World Cup mature into “better players”. In a live chat with AIFF TV, Amarjit labelled the I-League as the …

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AIFF TV: Live Q&A session with India midfielder Amarjit Singh Kiyam!

Indian national team midfielder and ex-captain of the Indian side at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, Amarjit Singh Kiyam joins AIFF TV as he talks about leading India at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, his progress into the senior team, along with many interesting anecdotes and inside stories!

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Manipuri cousin trio hopes ‘family tradition’ continues at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup!

Time stood still as Jeakson Singh Thounaojam leapt higher than all in the sultry Delhi air to head the ball into the back of the Colombian net – becoming India’s first-ever goal-scorer at a FIFA World Cup in 2017. As he ran to celebrate much to the joy of the …

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Proud India’s FIFA U-17 World Cup captain finds peace helping his family in farming!

A solitary figure makes his way back home through the paddy fields on the outskirts of Imphal, Manipur as the day nears the end in the eastern reaches of the Himalayas. The young man dons a jacket and a pair of shorts, which despite being mud-stained, are clearly swankier than …

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Aditi Chauhan: Legacy of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup will allow the girl child to play more!

Indian National Team goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan emphasised on the “roles played by parents to expose the girl child to different situations, and allow them to play.” In a live chat with AIFF TV, Aditi one of the flag bearers of Women’s Football in India urged all parents to understand and …

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Missing FIFA U-17 World Cup made FC Goa’s Mohammad Nawaz a better keeper!

When one speaks of India at 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, one always thinks of the young goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem. However, there was another keeper from Manipur on the fringes of the core squad that was built by All India Football Federation ahead of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, …

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India U17 World Cupper Aniket Jadhav to train at Blackburn Rovers!

Indian Under-17 World Cupper Aniket Jadhav will undergo a training spell at English Championship side Blackburn Rovers FC. Jadhav played in all three matches for India at FIFA Under-17 World Cup in October 2017. The Blackburn Rovers are one of only six English Premier League champions alongside Manchester United, Chelsea …

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Kerala Blasters announce signing teenage midfielder Jeakson Singh!

Indian Super League franchise Kerala Blasters today officially announced the signing of teenage India junior international midfielder Jeakson Singh Thounaojam. 17 year old Haokha Mamang Village in Manipur’s Thoubal District Jeakson Singh Thounaojam started his football locally in Manipur before moving to Minerva Punjab FC, where he played in their …

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India coach Constantine clarifies his earlier media statements!

In reference to his media session earlier today, July 29, 2018, where Indian National Team coach Stephen Constantine spoke about the U-17 National Team that had participated in the recently concluded FIFA U-17 World Cup in India, the National Coach has clarified that his comments have been misinterpreted by the …

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