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VIDEO: Interview with Odisha players Prabin Tigga & Rakesh Oram!

Odisha were banking their Riyadh dreams on captain Rakesh Oram and defensive midfielder Prabin Tigga. While Oram has prior experience of playing abroad, it would be a dream come true for Tigga. Tigga, a defensive midfielder, is the Hutch to Oram’s Starsky, their performances the glue that holds coach Salim …

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Karnataka & Punjab inch ahead in battle for Riyadh spots, Kerala manage to stay afloat!

Karnataka and Punjab’s victories in Group A of the National Football Championships for the Santosh Trophy on Tuesday, February 14, have set them apart from the chasing pack, with two rounds left to play here. A clinical performance by Karnataka saw them beat Goa 2-0, while Punjab edged hosts Odisha …

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Karnataka shock Santosh Trophy holders Kerala, Odisha demolish Goa, Punjab edge Maharashtra!

A day of upsets at the 76th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy saw Karnataka shock the holders Kerala in the first game of the day. In the evening kickoffs, Odisha ran riot at the Kalinga Stadium, scoring four goals in a thrilling win for the home team while …

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Gracious hosts and ruthless competitors: Odisha set sights on Santosh Trophy!

The Odisha capital being the hosts of the Final Round of the 76th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy, which kicks off on February 10, there will be increased eyeballs on the performance of the home side. It was a near miss for Odisha last season, as they missed …

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Defending champions Kerala & hosts Odisha in the same group of Santosh Trophy final rounds!

The draw ceremony for the final rounds of the National Football Championship for the 76th Santosh Trophy took place at the Federation’s headquarters, the Football House, on Thursday, January 19, 2023. The draw, part of the revamped format for the prestigious tournament, was conducted in the presence of Secretary General …

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Three venues for 76th Santosh Trophy 2022-23 group stage decided!

The dates and venues of three of the six groups for the 76th Senior Men’s National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy have been finalised. While the Group I will be played in Delhi (December 23, 2022 – December 31, 2022), the Group II and V will be played in …

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Football Association of Odisha hold their 2022 AGM!

The 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Football Association of Odisha (FAO) was held on Sunday, November 6 at the Meeting Hall (Horse Gate) of OOA, Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. The meeting was presided by FAO president Debasish Samantaray. In the beginning a minute condolence was observed as a mark …

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