Get, set, go! Holders India geared up to cross swords with Pakistan in front of a packed house
Just three days after winning the Hero Intercontinental Cup, the Indian senior men’s team will begin their SAFF Championship 2023 campaign against Pakistan in Group A at the Sree Kanteerava…
Fiery half-time pep talk turns the tide for Blue Tigers
As the Blue Tigers headed into the dressing room at half time in the Hero Intercontinental Cup 2023 final against Lebanon, they were left quite unsatisfied with the performance that…
Champions! Chhetri and his men make it a momentous night for India
India 2 (Sunil Chhetri 46′, Lallianzuala Chhangte 65′) beat Lebanon 0 Igor Stimac had promised a super Sunday in Bhubaneswar, and his boys did everything to make sure their coach…
Thokchom’s dazzling left-footer fetches a point for India
India 1 (Malemngamba Thokchom 69′) drew with Vietnam 1 (Long Vu 44′) India came back from behind to draw 1-1 against Vietnam in their opening Group D match of the…
Korou Singh Thingujam to skipper India in AFC U-17 Asian Cup
Head coach Bibiano Fernandes, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, announced midfielder Korou Singh Thingujam as the captain of the India U-17 National Team for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup. The…
Courage, character, quality, the mantra for success at AFC U-17 Asian Cup: Igor Stimac
While modern football allows for a greater chance of relatively unknown, unheralded youngsters lighting up the professional game, the value of a youth tournament at the continental level remains undiminished.…
AIFF Secretary General presents first ticket of Hero Intercontinental Cup to Odisha Chief Minister
Federation Secretary General Dr Shaji Prabhakaran, on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, called on the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik and presented him with the first ticket of the…
AIFF Executive Committee ushers new dawn for Women’s Football
The All India Football Federation has decided to revamp and restructure Women’s Football in the country, in line with the Strategic Roadmap Vision 2047 as decided on January 7, 2023. To…
The language of football helps me at Dinamo, says Indian winger Soumya Guguloth
On the day Soumya Guguloth joined the Indian Women’s National Team in Bishkek here, a palpable excitement spread through the entire coaching staff. The youngster’s explosiveness on the wing had…
Former India International Syed Sabir Pasha joins as AIFF Technical Director
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has appointed former India International Mr Syed Sabir Pasha as the AIFF Technical Director (TD). He is the first Indian to be appointed to…