India beat APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC U20 3-1

Aug 25, 2018, at 03:22 pm

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IBNS): A first-half header from Sajid Dhot and a sublime brace from Sumeet Passi ensured a 3-1 win for India against APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC U20 side in a friendly fixture played in Sydney on Saturday.

Nikhil Poojary determined to 'make it count'

Aug 14, 2018, at 04:47 pm

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Promising youngster Nikhil Poojary wholeheartedly thanked All India Football Federation for staying by his side during his rehabilitation days before making a comeback in the ongoing National Team camp in New Delhi.

We are here to win SAFF U-15 championship: D'Souza

Aug 08, 2018, at 06:15 pm

Thimpu, Aug 8 (IBNS): Ahead of India’s clash against Sri Lanka in the opening match of the SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship, Head Coach Firmin D’Souza did not beat around the bush and stated that the Indian girls will be looking for nothing less than a victory.

Scoring against Iraq in 93rd minute was special: Bibiano

Aug 08, 2018, at 05:14 pm

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): India U-16 Head Coach Bibiano Fernandes highlighted the team’s “self-belief” after the U-16 colts finished their engagements in the WAFF U-16 Championship in Amman, Jordan.

India beat current Asian U-16 Champions Iraq

Aug 06, 2018, at 05:40 pm

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): After India U-16 registered a historic 1-0 victory over current Asian U-16 Champions Iraq in the WAFF U-16 Championship in Amman, Jordan, Head Coach Bibiano Fernandes dedicated the victory “to all the fellow Indian Coaches.”

Sunil Chhetri adjudged 2017 AIFF Player of the Year

Jul 22, 2018, at 09:59 pm

New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS): Indian football team skipper Sunil Chhetri was named the  2017 All India Football Federation (AIFF) Player of the Year on Sunday.

India U-20 to play Argentina U-20 in Cotif tournament

Jul 17, 2018, at 04:01 pm

Mumbai, July 17 (IBNS): The India U-20 National Team will be clashing swords with Argentina U-20, Venezuela U-and Mauritania U-20 when the boys travel to Spain to participate in the COTIF Cup – the Mini Mundial Sub U-20 Men’s Football Tournament. The tournament is slated to kick-off on July 29, 2018.

India U-16s to play 7 international ties against 4 national teams

Jun 29, 2018, at 05:39 pm

New Delhi, June 29 (IBNS): All India Football Federation’s India U 16 colts will set out for a month long three-nation excursion this July to China, Thailand and Malaysia.

AIFF arranges another exposure tour for U-16 national team

May 01, 2018, at 11:24 pm

New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): Less than a month after the Indian U-16 National Team played the U-16 National teams of United States of America and Norway in the Sportchain International Friendlies, All India Football Federation has arranged another exposure tour for the boys in May.

Stephen Constantine announces 24-member squad for Kyrgyz Republic match

Mar 24, 2018, at 11:40 pm

New Delhi, Mar 24 (IBNS): National Coach Stephen Constantine announced the squad list of 24 players for India's forthcoming AFC Asian Cup Qualifier match against the Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek on Tuesday.

"We need to maintain our focus against Kyrgyz Republic"

Mar 24, 2018, at 10:05 pm

New Delhi, Mar 24 (IBNS): As India gear up to take on the Kyrgyz Republic, National Coach Stephen Constantine “expects a similar game” as the first-leg in Bengaluru, adding that the team needs to “maintain it’s focus.” In an interview he speaks at length about the home-leg match, qualification to the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, the injured players and the missing link of Sunil Chhetri and EugenesonLyngdoh. Excerpts:

2nd division league 2017-18 kicks off tomorrow

Mar 13, 2018, at 09:27 pm

New Delhi, Mar 13 (IBNS): With the 2nd Division League 2017-18 kicking-off on Wednesday, century old Mohammedan Sporting Club will play host to Jamshedpur FC Reserves at the Barasat Stadium near Kolkata followed by Langsning FC squaring off against Chennaiyin FC Reserves.

GKFC V Mohun Bagan clash postponed to Mar 8

Mar 05, 2018, at 10:56 pm

New Delhi, Mar 5 (IBNS): The Hero I-League 2017-18 match between Gokulam Kerala FC and Mohun Bagan, which was earlier scheduled to be played on Mar 6, 2018 has now been rescheduled for the final day of the League — to Mar 8, 2018.

AIFF extends Stephen Constantine's contract as coach

Feb 07, 2018, at 09:20 pm

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IBNS): The AIFF has extended the contract of national football team coach  Stephen Constantine.

AIFF arranges for extensive exposure tour for Indian U-16 national team

Jan 24, 2018, at 10:34 pm

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IBNS): Determined to provide the best of exposure to age-group Teams, All India Football Federation has arranged for a 9-month long extensive exposure plan for the Indian National U-16 National Team as they prepare for the AFC U-16 Finals slated to be held later this year in September in Malaysia.

AIFF U-16 national team departs for exposure to Dubai

Jan 20, 2018, at 02:08 am

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IBNS): After a successful qualifying campaign for the AFC U-16 Championship to be held in Malaysia later this year, India U-16 Head Coach Bibiano Fernandes firmly believes the exposure trip to Dubai “will be the perfect way to kick-off preparation” for the tournament proper.  

AIFF U-16 national team departs for exposure to Dubai

Jan 20, 2018, at 02:08 am

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IBNS): After a successful qualifying campaign for the AFC U-16 Championship to be held in Malaysia later this year, India U-16 Head Coach Bibiano Fernandes firmly believes the exposure trip to Dubai “will be the perfect way to kick-off preparation” for the tournament proper.  

Ex-Indian skipper Bhaichung Bhutia offers to train Kashmiri Youth Majid

Nov 18, 2017, at 10:39 pm

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS):Former Indian Captain Bhaichung Bhutia has written to the Jammu and Kashmir Football Federation offering a training stint to Kashmiri Youth Majid Khan at Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools, New Delhi.

I am ready to offer Chhetri a Myanmar passport, says Myanmar coach Zaise

Nov 14, 2017, at 12:53 am

Margao, Nov 13 (IBNS): Myanmar coach Gerd Zaise praised Indian National Team skipper Sunil Chhetri highly during the pre-match press conference held at the Pandit JLN Stadium on Monday.

Indian players in no mood to take foot off the pedal

Nov 12, 2017, at 10:09 pm

Margao, Nov 12 (IBNS): The Indian Senior National Team landed in Goa on Sunday for the forthcoming AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Qualifier against Myanmar slated for November 14 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda. The team headed to Goa after a 6-day long preparatory camp in Mumbai.

AIFF League committee meets at Football House

Oct 20, 2017, at 11:56 pm

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IBNS): Subrata Datta chaired AIFF’s League Committee Meeting at the AIFF Headquarters, the Football House in Dwarka on Friday.

FIFA Under-17 World Cup: India face Ghana on Thursday

Oct 12, 2017, at 05:17 pm

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IBNS): After fighting hard against Colombia, India, in their last group match, will face Ghana at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Thursday.

All I can think about is the FIFA U-17 World Cup: Suresh Singh

Oct 02, 2017, at 03:56 am

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IBNS): Indian footballer Suresh Singh speaks with a certain degree of confidence, both on and off the pitch. The quick footed midfielder has been a vital clog of the Indian U-17s midfield and with less than a week to go for the first ever FIFA World Cup to be hosted by India.

AIFF empowers fans to #BackTheBlue

Sep 18, 2017, at 10:01 pm

New Delhi, Sept 18 (IBNS): All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday announced the launch of an exclusive limited edition lifestyle fan merchandise for the Indian National Football Team in collaboration with The Souled Store.

India accomplish mission Macau by 2-0

Sep 06, 2017, at 02:33 am

Macau, Sept 5 (IBNS): India took a giant step towards qualification for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 when they registered a 2-0 win over Macau in an away match at the Olympic Stadium in Macau on Tuesday.

Indian women team moves up to 56 position in latest FIFA rankings

Sep 02, 2017, at 01:36 am

Zurich, Sept 1 (IBNS): Indian women's football team has moved up four places to 56 in the latest rankings list released by the FIFA.

India become SAFF U-15 champions

Aug 27, 2017, at 11:46 pm

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IBNS): A couple of days after the Indian Senor National Team were crowned champions in the Hero Tri-Nation Football series, the U-15 National Team, comprising of All India Football Federation’s Regional Academy boys won the SAFF U-15 Championships with a splendid display in the final against hosts Nepal in Kathmandu on Sunday .

Records are history as every match starts afreash: Constantine

Aug 23, 2017, at 11:56 pm

National Coach Stephen Constantine understands that St. Kitts and Nevis would go all out when they take on India in the Hero Triangular International Football series at the Mumbai Football Arena on Thursday(August 24).

Clubs allowed to register six foreigners in Hero I-League

Aug 02, 2017, at 12:15 am

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IBNS): The AIFF Executive Committee have taken the final decision with regards to the number of foreign players in the upcoming Hero I-League 2017-18.

AIFF President Praful Patel visits training session of U17 WC team

Jul 25, 2017, at 01:12 am

New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): All India Football Federation President Praful Patel along with the AIFF’s General Secretary Kushal Das met the Indian U-17 World Cup Squad on the sidelines of a training session at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the Capital on Monday.