Tag Archives: India Women

Emerging Indian Footballer of the Year Manisha: Want to inspire more young girls!

At just 19 years of age, Manisha Kalyan has established herself as one of the key members of the Indian Senior Women’s National Team. With her being named the AIFF Women’s Emerging Footballer of the Year 2020-21, the youngster stated that the Award inspires her to keep moving forward together …

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Aditi Chauhan: It means everything for us to play the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in India!

2022 promises to be a landmark year for Indian football as the nation is scheduled to host two major events in the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup followed by the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. And standing on the cusp of potentially path altering events, goalkeeper of the Indian …

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Bala Devi & Manisha Kalyan named winners of annual AIFF Awards!

Indian Women’s National Team forward Bala Devi has been named as the AIFF Women’s Footballer of the Year 2020-21, with young gun Manisha Kalyan winning the AIFF Women’s Emerging Footballer of the Year 2020-21 Award. On receiving the honour, the 31-year-old Bala stated, “I’m so happy to have won this …

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FIFA Women’s World Rankings: India stay 57th, USA retain top spot!

Earlier today the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the second rankings of 2021, India stay in 57th position behind Venezuela, but ahead of Bosnia and Herzegovina. India have 1425 points, the same as in the last quarter and they retain …

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AIFF TV VIDEO: Bala Devi on that memorable goal and life in Scotland!

Indian Women’s Team forward Bala Devi reminisced about the memorable goal she scored against Spartans for Rangers Women FC, how she adapted to life in Scotland, especially during a long lockdown, and much more, in a video chat session, where she joined us from her residence in Glasgow, Scotland.

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NNIS VIDEO: Screamer from 30 yards, Bala Devi enjoys her goal!

A few days back, Indian women’s football maestro, Bala Devi scored a brilliant goal against Spartans FC Women from 30 yards out and helped her team win by 5-0. This was her second goal for Rangers Women FC since she joined the Scottish team back in January last year. Post …

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Bala Devi: The hard work I put in, will open the path for others!

In a Nation of over a billion people, to be the first Indian woman to sign a professional football contract and score in a European league requires something special. But, Ngangom Bala Devi has plenty of that in her locker. The 31-year-old striker has settled into life at Scotland, and …

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Superpower Football – Half Volley: India to go ahead with FIFA World Cup camp! East Bengal to miss ISL?

AFC Cup postponed, AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers postponed, AFC rejects AIFF’s request to postpone the FIFA World Cup qualifiers and it doesn’t stop there. It was a busy week in Indian football and we’ve got ALL the updates for you right here!

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Superpower Football – Half Volley: David Villa joins Odisha FC! Foreign players to miss ISL?

In a landmark move in Indian football, Spanish legend David Villa joined Odisha FC as their Head of Global Football Operations. The club has had an underwhelming performance in the two years they have been in the ISL and this move is expected turn the club’s fortunes around! In other …

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