Tag Archives: Youth Football

Mission XI Million reaches First Million children across India!

The legacy programme of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup – India, Mission XI Million, has reached a first major milestone by reaching out to one million children across India. The program is a Government of India and All India Football Federation initiative reached the milestone in Sikkim capital Gangtok, …

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TD Katz Naidoo: Dempo Academy would be amongst the best!

For Technical Director Karnagaran (Katz) Naidoo, setting up the Dempo Sports Club’s academy fulfilled a long standing desire. The South African born Confederation of African Football (CAF) “A” License holder and Senior Instructor has vast experience having served his nation both as a National Selector, Convenor of the National Youth …

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Salgaocar FC Juniors and Sesa Football Academy settle for a goalless draw!

Salgaocar FC Juniors and Sesa Football Academy had a tough fight to show their superiority against each other in the GFA First Division match played at the Ambelim ground. This hard fought battle had to be settled in a goalless draw. Both teams tried hard to beat each others goalkeepers …

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Podcast – 420Grams Ep4: Scott O’Donell (former India Technical Director)!

A new podcast on Indian football has been launched under the curious name of 420grams featuring the host Arjun Pandit, resident guest Siddhanth Aney and this time former India Technical Director Scott O’Donell. For those of us on the outside it is hard to comprehend how much has changed in …

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Five new Minerva Punjab FC boys selected for India U-15 team!

In another feather in the cap for Minerva Punjab FC, five boys have been called up for the India Under-15 National Football team this year taking the total to seven since last year. Minerva Punjab FC had defeated India U-17 World Cup bound team 1-0 and India U-15 Team 2-0 …

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