Two-day U-17 WC team trial camp commences in New Delhi
Nov 22, 2016, at 09:42 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): After the successful two-day camp in picturesque Kalyani in West Bengal, All India Football Federation shifted focus to the capital as the two-day camp for the North zone to select players for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 kicked off in New Delhi on Tuesday.
A youthful breeze flows in the Indian women's national team
Feb 07, 2016, at 02:12 am
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IBNS): While the Indian senior women’s national team boasts of experienced Players like Bembem Devi, Bala Devi and Sasmita Malik, a pinch of youth has been added by young players such as Dalima Chibber, Sanju and Pyari Xaxa to the squad, whose average age is just under 24.
I-League: Aizawl, Salgaocar FC match end in 1-1 draw
Feb 01, 2016, at 03:40 am
Vasco da Gama, Goa, Jan 31 (IBNS): A last gasp Aizawl penalty scored by R Malsawmtluanga (90+2’) ensured that the scoreline of the I League match ended at 1-1 against Salgaocar FC, at Tilak Maidan, on Sunday.
Jan 28, 2016, at 01:40 am
Pune, Jan 27 (IBNS): Peninsula Pune FC Academy midfielder Sanchayan Samadder will lead Maharashtra Zone Champions Pune Football Club at the Final Phase of the Under-18 I-League 2015-16, in Kolkata.
India move up three sports in FIFA rankings list
Jan 09, 2016, at 03:48 am
Zurich, Jan 8 (IBNS): India moved up three sports in the latest rankings list released by FIFA where the country stands at 163th spot.
Need to always remain switched on against Nepal: Mondal
Dec 27, 2015, at 05:30 am
Trivandrum, Dec 26 (IBNS) A brick in the solid wall of the Indian defence line, Central Defender Arnab Mondal touted India's clash against Nepal on Dec 27 at the Trivandrum International Stadium in Kerala as a "test of credentials for the Indian squad."
India prove 'two' good for Sri Lanka
Dec 26, 2015, at 04:02 am
Trivandrum, Dec 25 (IBNS) : On Christmas day, it was jingle all the way for India as the Blue Tigers defeated Sri Lanka 2-0 in their first match of the SAFF Suzuki Cup 2015 at the Trivandrum International Stadium in Kerala.
U15 Youth League: Pune FC look to strengthen top-spot; host Steadfast Academy
Dec 19, 2015, at 10:10 pm
Pune, Dec 19 (IBNS) Pune FC are keen to build on their impressive home run as they host Steadfast Academy in an Under-15 Youth League, Maharashtra Zone, Round-7 encounter at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Sunday.
Dec 17, 2015, at 05:18 am
Zurich, Dec 16 (IBNS) The FIFA Monitoring Committee Israel-Palestine, under the chairmanship of Tokyo Sexwale with representatives from the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) and the Israel Football Association (IFA) led by their respective presidents Jibril Rajoub and Ofer Eini and attended by the AFC observer Sanjeevan Balasingam (AFC Director of Member Associations), on Wednesday held its second meeting in the Middle East, in Jericho.
U15 Youth League: Pune FC look for first-ever double; host Kenkre FC
Dec 12, 2015, at 12:01 am
Pune, Dec 11 (IBNS) Pune FC will look to log their first-ever double when they host Kenkre FC in an Under-15 Youth League 2015-16 Maharashtra Zone Round-6 encounter at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Saturday.
Stern 'Guam' test for India tomorrow
Nov 12, 2015, at 12:10 am
Bangalore, Nov 11 (IBNS) : National Head Coach Stephen Constantine dubbed India’s clash against Guam on Thursday at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru as pivotal and a must-win affair for the ‘Men in Blue.’
AIFF appoints Bhaichung Bhutia as advisor
Oct 18, 2015, at 11:03 pm
NewDelhi Oct 18 (IBNS) All India Football Federation on Sunday (October 18) appointed former India football team captain Bhaichung Bhutia as the "Advisor" for "overall issues of the game and the Federation."
AIFF colts receive champions trophy from Pele
Oct 17, 2015, at 01:19 am
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IBNS): The AIFF U-17 Colts bagged what they had dreamt off. The AIFF Academy cadets, deserving Champions of the Subroto Cup Football Tournament were handed over the Subroto Cup Champions Trophy by Pele at the Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi on Friday.
"No room for error against Chonburi FC"
Oct 14, 2015, at 05:03 am
Vasco, Oct 13 (IBNS): The Indian U-19 National Team gears up to face Thailand’s Chonburi FC in their third and last home match of the FAM-FRENZ Asia Champions Trophy 2015 at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco, Goa on Wednesday.
India gear up to face difficult Turkmenistan
Oct 07, 2015, at 11:57 pm
Ashgabat, Oct 7 (IBNS) Ahead of India’s Russia 2018 World Cup Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 match against Turkmenistan, National Coach Stephen Constantine mentioned about the "difficult task at hand."
Brazilian football legend Pele to attend Subroto Cup final in India
Sep 08, 2015, at 01:13 am
New Delhi, Sept 7 (IBNS) In what could be the most glorious moment for Subroto Cup in its history of 56 years, the greatest football player of all time, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, who is better known as Pelé would be attending the final match of the 2015 edition on Oct 16 at New Delhi as a Special Ambassador for the tournament.
GPS trackers used in national team training
Aug 25, 2015, at 08:36 pm
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IBNS) Sports is a Science and only the best utilise sports science to develop themselves further aiming to attain global standards.
Aditi Chauhan becomes first Indian Player to play in England
Aug 19, 2015, at 03:18 am
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IBNS) Aditi Chauhan has created history int he history of country's football as she became the first Indian player to play in England.
22 shortlisted for SAFF U-19 Championship 2015
Aug 17, 2015, at 07:53 pm
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IBNS): A 22- member have been selected for the Indian U-19 National Team squad for the SAFF U-19 Championship 2015, which is slated to commence at Kathmandu in Nepal.
'Never select players on basis of MOM Awards'
Aug 13, 2015, at 01:55 am
In the last part of an exclusive interview with www.the-aiff.com National Coach Stephen Constantine speaks at length about his choice of Players for the forthcoming Preparatory Camp which kicks-off in Pune on August 23. Excerpts:
India wins runners up trophy in its group in under-12 Asian Youth Football Festa
Aug 10, 2015, at 11:32 pm
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS: The Under 12 team of Green wood School, Dimapur, Nagaland representing India at the Asian Youth Football Festa 2015 held at Anseong in Gyeonggi – do Province of South Korea from Aug 7 to Aug 9 has got second position in their group in the Festa by winning 3 out 4 matches in their group.
Jul 24, 2015, at 07:56 am
New Delhi, July 23 (IBNS) It was an elite gathering as Owners and Top Officials from the Hero I-League clubs met the All India Football Federation President Mr. Praful Patel at a posh Hotel in the Capital on Thursday.
FIFA Women' Refreshers Course to kick-off from Sept 14
Jul 23, 2015, at 04:54 am
New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS) The All India Football Federation will conduct a FIFA Refreshers Coaching Course for Women Coaches from Sept 14 to Sept 18 at Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education in Madhya Pradesh city of Gwalior.
India to play Nepal in Pune next month
Jul 22, 2015, at 03:17 am
New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS) India are the first country to welcome back Nepal into International Football post the series of earthquakes which struck the Himalayan Kingdom in April.
We aim to popularise Football among girls, states O'Donell
Jun 29, 2015, at 01:05 am
Mumbai, June 28 (IBNS) All India Football Federation kicked-off the first ever FIFA Live Your Goals at the new-look Cooperage in Mumbai on Sunday.
Indian football team leave for Guam
Jun 13, 2015, at 01:32 am
Bangalore, June 12 (IBNS) : A day after an ‘unlucky’ India went down 1-2 to Oman in the Russia 2018 World Cup Preliminary Joint Qualification match, the Men in Blue left on Friday for Guam to play for their next match slated for June 16.
Bengal defender Prital Kotal new face in Koevermans' squad against Palestine
Sep 19, 2014, at 08:38 pm
New Delhi, Sept 19 (IBNS): India senior National football team coach Wim Koevermans on Friday announced his squad of 20 Players for India's two back to back International Friendlies against AFC Challenge Cup Champions Palestine.
AIFF Colts rally to hold East Bengal 1-1
Sep 06, 2014, at 07:52 pm
New Delhi, Sept 6 (IBNS) : On a high after their successful tour of the Netherlands, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) U-16 Kalyani Regional Academy Boys put up a spirited display against Kolkata giants East Bengal U-17 team in a hard fought 1-1 draw at the Kalyani B Stadium on Saturday.
Asian Games bound team beat U-17 and U-19 boys 4-0
Jul 29, 2014, at 03:01 am
New Delhi,July 28 (IBNS) : Asian Games bound India Senior Women’s Team, currently on a 45-day training Camp at the Cooperage Stadium in Mumbai, improved on their 3-2 win over Football Leaders Academy U-17 and U-19 Boys with a clinical 4-0 rout in another weekend friendly at the same venue.
I-League: Yusif Yakubu powers Mumbai FC to 4-2 win
Apr 14, 2014, at 06:00 am
Pune, Apr 14 (IBNS) Striker Yusif Yakubu’s hattrick powered Mumbai FC to a comfortable 4-2 win over defending champions Churchill Brothers in an I-League Round 25 encounter at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune on Sunday.