Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the India U20s having qualified for the AFC U20 Asian Cup final round after a 3-0 win against Bangladesh.
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The India U20 men’s team suffered a 0-4 defeat against hosts Uzbekistan in their second AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers match at the Do’stlik Stadium in Tashkent on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Ulugbek Maratov opened the scoring in the 29th minute before Kuvonchbek Abraev doubled Uzbekistan’s advantage with …
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The India U20 men’s team will look to build on their winning start to the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers when they face hosts Uzbekistan in a crucial Group B encounter at the Do’stlik Stadium in Tashkent on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 19:30 IST. The Blue Colts …
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The India U17 women’s team ended their second friendly against Uzbekistan in a 0-0 draw at the UFA National Football Centre in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Both sides had also played a goalless draw in the first friendly on Thursday. The Young Tigresses will now return to …
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The India U17 women’s team were held to a 0-0 draw by Uzbekistan in the first of two closed-door friendly matches at the UFA National Football Centre in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Thursday, August 27, 2026. India will meet Uzbekistan again on Sunday, August 30, at 19:30 IST. The Young Tigresses …
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India U20 men’s team head coach Mahesh Gawali has named his 23-player squad for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, which will be played in Tashkent from August 31 to September 6. From the previously announced 30-player squad ahead of the Singapore friendlies, eight players were released for …
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has appointed Anthony Andrews as the assistant coach of the India U17 women’s national team, with Joakim Alexandersson continuing as the head coach. Andrews, who also serves as head coach of East Bengal FC, will take up the role on a dual basis with …
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The India U17 women’s team arrived in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, ahead of their two friendly matches against the hosts on August 27 and 30. Head coach Joakim Alexandersson has taken a 23-player squad for the closed-door matches. The Young Tigresses began training in Bengaluru since July …
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As part of their preparations for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, the India U17 women’s team will play two friendly matches against Uzbekistan at the UFA National Football Centre in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on August 27 and 30, 2026. Both matches will be played behind closed doors. …
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India’s AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 campaign came to a disappointing end after a 0-3 defeat against defending champions Uzbekistan in their final Group D match at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The result not only eliminated the Blue Colts from …
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