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Lebanon make short work of Vanuatu in Intercontinental Cup opener!

Lebanon opened their Intercontinental Cup 2023 campaign with a 3-1 victory over Vanuatu, here at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday, June 9. The Cedars expectedly, started the game on the strong foot, charging forward through the right flank. Ali Tneich had the day’s first try at the target …

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Intercontinental Cup 2023: A quick-start guide to the Blue Tigers’ opponents!

Since its inception in 2018, the Intercontinental Cup has not been just a four-nation tournament, but also a convergence of various footballing styles and cultures. The inaugural edition was staged in 2018 in Mumbai, featuring three teams from three different confederations alongside hosts India – Kenya (CAF), Chinese Taipei (AFC) …

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SAFF Championship 2023 VIDEO: The official draw!

Hosts of the SAFF Championship 2023, India have been drawn in Group A of the competition, along with Kuwait, Nepal, and Pakistan, in the Official Draw Ceremony that was conducted in New Delhi on Wednesday, May 17. The All India Football Federation President Kalyan Chaubey, South Asian Football Federation General …

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India drawn against Kuwait, Nepal, Pakistan in SAFF Cup 2023!

Hosts of the SAFF Championship 2023, India have been drawn in Group A of the competition, along with Kuwait, Nepal, and Pakistan, in the Official Draw Ceremony that was conducted in New Delhi on Wednesday, May 17. The All India Football Federation President Kalyan Chaubey, South Asian Football Federation General …

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India to play Mongolia in Intercontinental Cup 2023 opener!

India will take on Mongolia on the opening day of the much-awaited Intercontinental Cup, which kicks off at the Kalinga Stadium on June 9, 2023, at 19.30 IST. The other two teams in the competition, Lebanon and Vanuatu, will clash against each other on the same day at 16.30 IST. …

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Football 4 Good launched across Lebanon!

The AFC Dream Asia Foundation (ADAF) collaborated with the Lebanese Football Association (LFA) to conduct the Football 4 Good initiative across eight regions in the country, namely Beirut, Mount Lebanon, South Lebanon, Nabatieh, North Lebanon, Aakkar, Baalbek and Beqaa from January to April 2023. With the goal of helping Lebanon’s …

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Lebanon confirms SAFF Cup participation!

The line-up for the 14th SAFF Championship 2023 is now complete with the confirmation of Lebanon as the eight and final participant. The Football Association of Lebanon accepted the South Asian Football Federation’s invitation for the championship on Monday, May 8. The 14th edition of the SAFF Championship 2023 is scheduled to …

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Bhubaneswar to host Intercontinental Cup 2023 in June!

After the grand success of the Tri-Nation International Football Tournament in Manipur, it is now time for Bhubaneswar to host the Senior Men’s National Team, as it gets ready to hold the Intercontinental Cup in June. The four-team Intercontinental Cup will be played in the FIFA International Window from June …

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FIFA Forward helps fund Lebanon stadia regrowth!

Prior to 2019, Lebanon, home to a population of 5.5 million was known in financial circles as the ‘Switzerland of the Middle East.’ Then, everything changed. The ensuing economic and currency collapse led to multiple challenges for the country, and football was not unscathed. The Lebanese Football Association’s plans to …

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More AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar shifted to Doha!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed Qatar as the neutral venue for the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar Group A tie between Iraq and Lebanon as well as the Group B match between Australia and Oman scheduled for Thursday, October 7, 2021. The Socceroos, who are the …

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