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Indian Arrows midfielder Jeakson Singh: I-League has been exciting and full of surprises!

Life for Jeakson Singh, India’s first goal scorer in a FIFA World Cup has been “exciting and full of pleasant surprises” in the ongoing I-League. As the midfielder still searches for his first goal in the I-League, the ante is higher than before with AIFF’s developmental side Indian Arrows searching …

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VIDEO – The Quint: India’s First-Ever Scorer in the FIFA World Cup Jeakson on Life Ahead!

Jeakson Singh Thounaojam made history in the match against Colombia, when he became the first-ever Indian to score a goal in a FIFA World Cup match. Jeakson’s goal was the equaliser in the FIFA U-17 World Cup match in New Delhi in October, but unfortunately India lost the match 1-2. …

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VIDEO – NDTV: India U17s Jeakson Singh – It was great feeling to score against Colombia!

Jeakson Singh Thanoujam, whose bullet header against Colombia in the FIFA U-17 World Cup became India’s first-ever goal in any FIFA tournament, said it was a great feeling to score against a team like Colombia and create history for Indian football. “The best part is that my parents were very …

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India U-17 midfielder Jeakson Singh: I shouldn’t be getting all the credit!

After having etched his name into the history books, Indian U-17 midfielder Jaekson Singh described his goal scoring exploit as a “great feeling.” But the lanky midfielder wasn’t willing to bask in glory all for himself. “I’m very happy and I would like to thank my teammates as because of …

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VIDEO – Hero GenNext: Jeakson Singh Thounaojam (India U-17)!

Their eyes glitter with hopes of making India proud every time they step on the field. They dream of following in the footsteps of football legends. They’re the Hero GenNext, India’s future football stars who’re proud to play for India. Get to know more about your Hero GenNext, midfielder Jeakson …

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India U-17 Jeakson Singh: The journey made me who I am!

A fighter on the pitch and a smiling face off it, Jeakson Singh could probably be called the ‘gentle giant’. Towering at 6 ft, the midfielder was included in the Indian U-17s after being scouted from the Minerva Punjab Football Academy. In an in-depth interview, Jeakson talks at length about …

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