Tag Archives: Iraq

arunfoot: Candid Football Conversation #1700 East Bengal FC unnecessarily lose to Al Shorta SC!

Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the #ACL2 Group D encounter between #EastBengal FC & #AlShorta SC, which ended in a unnecessary 2-3 loss in Kolkata last night.

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East Bengal lose lead and match against Al Shorta in ACL Two!

East Bengal FC lost 2-3 to Al Shorta SC of Iraq in their second match of the AFC Champions League Two 2026-27 Group D at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. David Lalhlansanga netted both of the Red and Golds’ goals in the first …

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India’s Young Tigresses rout Iraq in record-breaking goal spree!

The India U17 women’s national team began their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers campaign on a rousing note, demolishing Iraq 14-0 in a record-breaking effort at the MP Selayang Stadium in Selayang, Malaysia, on Monday, October 5, 2026. Anushka Kumari, Silky Devi Sorokhaibam, Thandamoni Baskey and Nira …

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India begin quest for back-to-back AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup qualifications with Iraq clash!

The India U17 women’s national team are set to begin their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers campaign on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 13:00 IST, taking on Iraq in their opening Group E fixture at the MP Selayang Stadium in Selayang, Malaysia. India will aim for a …

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Joakim Alexandersson names 23-player squad for AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2027 Qualfiers!

India U17 women’s national team head coach Joakim Alexandersson has announced a 23-player squad for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, which will be held in Malaysia from October 5 to 11, 2026. With 11 players from the previous edition’s squad returning, the Young Tigresses will aim …

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arunfoot: Candid Football Conversations #1605 East Bengal drawn in ACL 2 – Group D!

Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on AFC Champions League 2 group stage draw in which East Bengal FC will face Al Hussein SC, Al Shorta SC, and Al Seeb Club in Group D.

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East Bengal drawn with Al Hussein, Al Shorta, Al Seeb in ACL Two Group Stage!

East Bengal FC were drawn with Al Hussein SC (Jordan), Al Shorta SC (Iraq), and Al Seeb Club (Oman) in Group D of the AFC Champions League Two 2026-27, after the draw was conducted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The Red and Golds, champions of the …

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India U17 women’s camp begins in Bengaluru ahead of AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers!

The Indian U17 women’s team’s preparations for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers commenced on Wednesday, July 16, 2026, with the first batch of 24 players reporting for camp-cum-trials at The Sports School in Bengaluru. The camp marks the beginning of preparations for the Qualifiers, which will …

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India to face Malaysia, Syria, Iraq in AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers!

The India U17 women’s team have been drawn with Malaysia, Syria and Iraq in Group E of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Following the Young Tigresses’ historic first-ever knockout …

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LALIGA’s project in Iraq one year on: a model of success and sustainability!

LALIGA and the Iraqi Embassy, in collaboration with the Iraqi Pro League Association and Casa Árabe, outlined the elements that have contributed to the success of the LALIGA project in Iraq at a conference held at Casa Árabe’s headquarters in Madrid, which also included representatives from the Ministry of Foreign …

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