The Indian U20 men’s team’s preparations for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers are underway in Bengaluru, with the camp commencing with trials on June 11, 2026, at The Sports School and the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence. A total of 102 players from across the country have …
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The Indian U20 men’s team have been drawn with Uzbekistan, Syria and Bangladesh in Group B of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers after the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Uzbekistan will host Group B in the capital …
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The AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers are set to be a scintillating affair following the Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday. To be staged between August 25 and September 6, 2026 in a centralised league system, these Qualifiers will feature the implementation …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the Indian Football U-20 men’s national team losing the SAFF U20 Championship final 3-4 on penalties to Bangladesh in Male.
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Bangladesh broke Indian hearts as they edged past the Indian U20 men’s team 4-3 in a penalty shootout after regulation time ended goalless to clinch the SAFF U20 Championship 2026 title at the National Stadium in Malé on Friday, April 3, 2026. The shootout swung both ways before Bangladesh held …
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A familiar rivalry will take centre stage when the India U20 men’s team face Bangladesh in the final of the SAFF U20 Championship 2026 at the National Stadium in Malé, Maldives, on Friday, April 3, 2026. The match will kick off at 20:30 IST and will be streamed live on …
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India marched into the final of the SAFF U20 Championship in an emphatic fashion, decimating Bhutan 5-0 at the National Stadium in Malé, Maldives, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The defending champions delivered a commanding performance filled with pace, precision and ruthless finishing, setting up a summit clash against Bangladesh …
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Defending champions India will look to rise to the occasion when they take on Bhutan in the semi-finals of the SAFF U20 Championship at the National Stadium in Malé, Maldives, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The match will kick off at 21:00 IST and will be streamed live on the …
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Social media can quietly disrupt an athlete’s routine, turning short breaks into long distractions and slowly affecting focus, recovery and performance. For young players chasing consistency, the impact can be even greater. India U20 men’s goalkeeper Suraj Singh Aheibam experienced this first-hand. The night of April 14, 2025, was difficult …
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The Indian U20 men’s team finished as Group B toppers after playing out a 1-1 draw against Bangladesh in their second match of the SAFF U20 Championship 2026 at the National Stadium in Malé on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Vishal Yadav handed the Blue Colts the lead in the 17th …
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