Tag Archives: Santosh Trophy

Shabbir Ali wants Santosh Trophy to get back its glory days!

Santosh Trophy, the inter-state national football championship for senior men, has caught the imagination of the nation. For the first time in the history of this tournament, the semifinals, 3rd place match, and the final are being played outside India, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Today’s young Indian Football fans may …

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Santosh Trophy VIDEO: Services 1-3 Karnataka – Match Highlights!

Karnataka had always been one of the major football-playing states even before the country attained Independence. Over the years the state from southern India has produced a host of legendary footballers, who made India proud in international competitions. Watch the Santosh Trophy match highlights above!

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Eugeneson Lyngdoh dreams of giant leap for Meghalaya football!

There are some names in Indian Football that generate a feverish cult like fervour, fans, critics and watchers alike gripped by goosebumps when they are uttered. Often it isn’t because of the player’s long list of accolades but just the ‘feels’ when he was seen. Eugeneson Lyngdoh is one such. …

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Santosh Trophy VIDEO: Punjab 1-2 Meghalaya – Match Highlights!

It was a historic match for Indian football, and it ended with a fitting goal. Sheen Sohktung’s 91st minute strike added a page to the glorious history of Meghalaya as well. They came from behind to beat eight-time champions Punjab 2-1 and advanced to the final of Santosh Trophy for …

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Karnataka enter Santosh Trophy final after 47 years!

Karnataka had always been one of the major football-playing states even before the country attained Independence. Over the years the state from southern India has produced a host of legendary footballers, who made India proud in international competitions. Yet, the Santosh Trophy, the symbol of supremacy in India’s domestic competitions, …

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Meghalaya make Santosh Trophy history to reach Riyadh final!

It was a historic match for Indian football, and it ended with a fitting goal. Sheen Sohktung’s 91st minute strike added a page to the glorious history of Meghalaya as well. They came from behind to beat eight-time champions Punjab 2-1 and advanced to the final of Santosh Trophy for …

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India’s Igor Stimac: Playing Santosh Trophy in Riyadh a great exposure for players!

We are just one day away from history being made in Indian Football! The Santosh Trophy, for the first time, is going to be held outside India, something that has got the nation buzzing. The Santosh Trophy is down to its business end, with the semifinals, 3rd place match, and …

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