We have made very big steps in last two years: Constantine
Jul 24, 2017, at 09:45 pm
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): Indian football team coach Stephen Constantine has been the craftsman behind India's meteoric rise in the last couple of years and he prefers to stick to his philosophy of 'giving the boys exposure' as much as possible in the International arena.
Boys have shown fantastic determination: Constantine
Jul 23, 2017, at 12:51 am
New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS): Plaudits are still flowing in for the gutsy performance put in by the India U-23team against favourites Qatar in the second match of the AFC U23 Qualifiers on Friday.
U-23 friendly series with Singapore ends 1-1
Jul 13, 2017, at 02:04 am
New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS): The two-match International Friendly series between India U-23 and Singapore U-23 ended 1-1 when India U-23 boys went down narrowly to Singapore U-23 by a solitary goal in the second International Friendly played at the Choa Chu Kan Stadium in Singapore on Wednesday (July 12, 2017).
India expresses interest to host FIFA U-20 WC in 2019
Jul 05, 2017, at 12:53 am
New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS): The All India Football Federation on Tuesday submitted an expression of interest to host the FIFA U-20 World Cup in India in 2019.
Three new faces from AIFF Scouting trials are called for U-22 final camp
Jun 11, 2017, at 01:25 am
New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): Three players from ''nowhere'' who attended the U22 selection trials have been summoned by National Coach Stephen Constantine for the final Preparatory Camp for the forthcoming 2018 AFC U-23 Championship Qualifiers slated in Doha in July 2017.
"Our job is to concentrate and give our best on the pitch"
Jun 09, 2017, at 10:38 pm
New Delhi, June 9 (IBNS): Even after registering seven consecutive wins including the recent 2-0 thumping of Nepal at the Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai, the Indian National Team does not dwell on the past much and is already focused on a “massive†match in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers against Kyrgyz Republic on June 13 in Bengaluru.
We are not overconfident, says Lyngdoh
Jun 04, 2017, at 01:45 am
Mumbai, June 3 (IBNS): The National Team camp was back to its full strength with players from JSW Bengaluru FC and Mohun Bagan having joined the Camp in Mumbai after finishing their respective AFC Cup club commitments.
May 22, 2017, at 11:29 pm
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): All India Football Federation congratulated Manipur’s Neroca FC on winning the Second Division League 2016-17. Manipur drubbed Lonestar Kashmir FC 4-1 in Kashmir on Monday to become the first ever Team from Manipur to achieve the feat.
National team's preparatory camp starts in Mumbai
May 22, 2017, at 11:28 pm
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): The National Team Camp in preparation for the forthcoming AFC Asian Cup Qualifying match against Kyrgyz Republic has kicked-off in Mumbai with players for stage 1 having reported on Saturday (May 20).
U 17 World Cup Soccer match tickets to be sold on line from May 16
May 15, 2017, at 03:37 am
Kolkata, May 14 (IBNS): Price of tickets for the forthcoming U 17 World Cup soccer matches at different venues in India have been kept reasonably low so that more spectators can watch the world cup matches live, U 17 World Cup Soccer tournament Director Javier Ceppi announced here on Sunday.
AIFF Academy beat East Bengal to clinch U-18 I-League title
May 08, 2017, at 03:07 am
Kolkata, May 7 (IBNS): AIFF Elite Academy breezed past East Bengal by 2-1 in the U-18 I-League final to clinch the title at the Barasat Stadium today (May 7, 2017). Incidentally, this was AIFF Academy's third successive title in the age-group competition.
Hero Fed Cup to kiss-off from May 7
May 07, 2017, at 02:36 am
Cuttack, May 6 (IBNS): The Hero Federation Cup for 2017 will kick-off on Sunday with East Bengal clashing swords against Churchill Brothers at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha at 4 PM IST.
Sunil Chhetri wins 'Hero of the League'
May 03, 2017, at 02:33 am
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): The individual awards of the Hero I-League 2016-17 are, finally, confirmed following a rigorouselection process where all ten coaches and captains cast their votes.
Mizo community deserves this silverware than anyone else, states Mehta
Apr 29, 2017, at 04:52 am
New Delhi, Apr 28 (IBNS): Settling in Aizawl would be the last option for a Mumbaikar, who feels more comfortable in travelling from Malad to Bandra and toiling hard at the Cooperage ground before unwinding himself with maybe a stroll down the Marine Drive.
AIFF discovers NRI player abroad through online overseas scouting programme
Apr 18, 2017, at 01:34 am
New Delhi, Apr 17 (IBNS): All India Football Federation’s novel concept of launching the first-ever online overseas Scouting Portal among all Sports Federations in India has borne fruit as US NRI Namit Deshpande is all set to become the first scouted player from the portal to play for India.
The players were not born, neither was I: Constantine
Mar 29, 2017, at 09:00 pm
Yangon, Mar 29 (IBNS): A win in Myanmar in 64 years! A day after winning the away match against Myanmar in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers 2019, National Coach Stephen Constantine said that “none of the players were born that time.â€
Indian team lands in Yangon for 'bigger challenge'
Mar 26, 2017, at 01:42 am
Yangon, Mar 25 (IBNS): Three days after winning their first-ever away International Friendly match since June 2005 against Cambodia in Phnom Penh, the Indian Senior National Team landed in Yangon on Saturda afternoon for what National Coach Stephen Constantine described as a “bigger challenge.â€
AIFF Executive Committee meets in New Delhi
Mar 23, 2017, at 10:28 pm
New Delhi, Mar 23(IBNS): Praful Patel, President, All India Football Federation Chaired AIFF’s Executive Committee Meeting which was held at Football House, the AIFF Headquarters, New Delhi on Thursday.
AIFF confirms international friendlies against Lebanon,Palestine
Mar 20, 2017, at 09:49 pm
New Delhi, Mar 20(IBNS): Even as the Indian National Team landed in Phnom Penh on Mar 19 to play an International Friendly as part of their preparation for AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers, UAE 2019 match against Myanmar, All India Football Federation has confirmed two more International Friendlies for the National Team.
AIFF: Squad of 24 leaves for dual challenge
Mar 18, 2017, at 09:38 pm
New Delhi, Mar 18 (IBNS): A 24-member Indian National Team squad will leave Mumbai on Saturday night for India’s back to back matches, the International Friendly against Cambodia in Phnom Penh and the inaugural Group A League match against Myanmar in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers UAE 2019, an official release stated.
Senior national team to camp in Mumbai
Feb 28, 2017, at 08:15 pm
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IBNS): The Indian Senior National Team will be camping in Mumbai prior to their crucial Group A match against Myanmar in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers UAE 2019.
ISL Kicks off Premier Skills Referee Development Programme in Mumbai
Feb 28, 2017, at 12:01 am
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IBNS): Premier Skills, a partnership between the British Council and the Premier League, launched its hugely successful Referee Development initiative in Mumbai, in partnership with the Indian Super League and All India Football Federation on Monday, an official release stated.
Football: India to play international friendly against Cambodia
Feb 09, 2017, at 04:37 pm
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IBNS): The Indian National Team, as part of their preparation for the forthcoming AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers 2019 will be playing an International Friendly against Cambodia in Phnom Penh on March 22, 2017, an official release stated.
AIFF, Adam agree to part ways by mutual consent
Feb 07, 2017, at 10:39 pm
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IBNS): The All India Football Federation and Head Coach of India U17 National Team, Nicolai Adam have today agreed to part ways by mutual consent.
AIFF denies sacking of Nicolai Adam
Jan 25, 2017, at 11:49 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): The All India Football Federation is surprised and denies the news report about the sacking of FIFA U-17 World Cup Team head coach Nicolai Adam.
Indian women’s league launched
Jan 25, 2017, at 12:08 am
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IBNS): All India Football Federation (AIFF), the governing body of the sport in the country on Tuesday launched the first ever Women’s Professional League which is to be contested among six Teams.
Clinical India romp into SAFF women's final
Jan 02, 2017, at 11:41 pm
Siliguri, Jan 2 (IBNS): A clinical India proved too hot to handle as the hosts beat Nepal 3-1 to romp into the final of the SAFF Women’s Football Championship at the Kanchenjunga Stadium in Siliguri on Monday.
Indian women's team reach Siliguri
Dec 25, 2016, at 12:48 am
Siliguri, Dec 24 (IBNS): Indian Women’s Team reached Siliguri on Saturday for the forthcoming SAFF Women’s Championship which kicks off on Dec 26.
Praful Patel re-elected as AIFF president
Dec 22, 2016, at 12:26 am
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IBNS): Praful Patel was unanimously elected as the President of the All India Football Federation at the Annual General Body Meeting held at Football House, the Headquarters of the All India Football Federation on Wednesday.
AIFF emergency committee reinstates Churchill Brothers SC in I-League
Dec 09, 2016, at 01:40 am
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS) : All India Football Federation Emergency Committee meeting was called in compliance with the order passed by the Delhi High Court on Nov 28, 2016, wherein the court directed AIFF to consider the representation of Churchill Brothers Sports Club dated Nov 23, 2016.