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India coach Constantine: The situation is fantastic for Indian Football!

Indian National Coach Stephen Constantine who has always been vocal in “building the team for future”, stressed that he believes in the “ability of his players, and not their age”. For the record, India are fielding the second youngest side in the forthcoming 2019 AFC Asian Cup with an average …

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2019 AFC Asian Cup: Final squad lists of all 24 national teams announced!

The 2019 AFC Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates will kick off on January 5, 2019 as 24 countries hope to win the continental championship. The 24 national team head coaches have announced their final 23-member squads and the lists have been submitted to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). …

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India & Oman play out goalless international friendly!

The Blue Tigers were held to a goalless draw by Oman, which is now on a 14-match unbeaten streak, in an International Friendly at the Baniyas Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, December 27. The match, which was part of the Indian National Team’s preparation for the forthcoming 2019 AFC …

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Abhishek Yadav: India’s aiming for Top 8 Status in Asia by 2026!

AIFF’s Director of National Teams and former Indian Captain Abhishek Yadav, who starred for India in the AFC Asian Cup 2011, feels that the AFC Asian Cup next year will be a “significant platform for our players as we are aiming to make it into Asia’s top 8.” In exclusive …

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India coach Constantine names his final 23 player squad for 2019 AFC Asian Cup!

On the night before the international friendly against Oman, India coach Stephen Constantine has named his final 23 players squad for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. Not making the final squad are goalkeeper Arindam Bhattacharya, defender Lalruarthara, midfielder Lallianzuala Chhangte besides forwards Manvir Singh and Farukh Choudhary. Especially the omission …

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VIDEO – NNIS: India to face Oman in friendly on Thursday!

India will take on Oman in an international friendly on Thursday, December 27 as a final rehearsal for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. The two countries will lock horns at the Baniyas Stadium of Abu Dhabi on Thursday. The match will be played behind closed doors as the two managers …

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VIDEO – NNIS: Bhutia expects India to reach 2019 AFC Asian Cup – Round 2!

Former India captain Baichung Bhutia, who was part of the Indian football team, which last played the 2011 AFC Asian Cup has high hopes from the Sunil Chhetri led squad. India kick-off their campaign in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup against Thailand on January 6 with matches against hosts UAE …

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India gear up to play Oman friendly behind closed doors!

A day prior to playing Oman in a friendly match scheduled at the Baniyas Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, December 27, head coach Stephen Constantine stressed “India haven’t come here expecting to play easy games.” The match is part of Blue Tigers’ preparation for the forthcoming 2019 AFC Asian …

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