Nicolai selects four boys from AIFF's Scouting initiative

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS): India U-17 World Cup Team Head Coach Nicolai Adam has scouted four boys for his squad from the recent trials which were conducted by All India Football Federation under former India Captain Abhishek Yadav, presently Director Scouting, AIFF.

Two-day scouting camp for U-17 WC team concludes in capital

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): A National Team of any country is the product of the Players available in the Country’s pipeline. And with India gearing up to participate in its first ever FIFA World Cup, the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 India, the All India Football Federation is scanning every nook and corner of the Country for potential talent to increase the flow of Players in the Nation’s pipeline, an official release stated.

30 boys joins Kalyani leg of the scouting program

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS): In the pursuit of fresh talents ahead of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017, All India Football Federation leaves no stone unturned and the scouting program, under the vigilance of the ex-National team skipper Abhishek Yadav is just another step to handpick those talents. Not less than thirty kids showcased their talents in front of the Director of Scouting, AIFF during the first of the three scheduled camps at Kalyani in West Bengal on November 19 & 20, 2016.

U-18 I-League kicks off on Nov 18

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IBNS): 37 Teams from all over the country will ply their trade in the U-18 I-League which is slated to kick-off on November 14 (Monday) in Maharashtra zone. All the teams from Hero I-League, Second Division League, a few football academies and one team from Hero ISL will clash their swords to clinch the silverware.

Focus on grassroot level football, says Praful Patel

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS): As India prepares itself to host the FIFA U-17 World Cup, AIFF President Praful Patel said that the entire focus is on grassroot level.

Indian players on same page as Brazilian players: Baichung

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): All India Football Federation President Praful Patel dubbed the Indian U-17 World Cup squad as a “quantum change in development of Indian Football.”

Indian U-19 women's team lands safely in Hanoi

Hanoi, Oct 31 (IBNS): The Indian U-19 Women’s Team landed safely in Hanoi on Monday for the forthcoming AFC U-19 Women’s Championship which kicks-off from Nov 2

India placed 137th in latest FIFA rankings

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IBNS): India moved to their best-ever FIFA Rankings since August 2010 when they jumped 11 places to move to 137 in the October rankings released on Thursday, an official release stated.

AFC-AIFF taskforce meets in Goa

New Delhi, Sept 28 (IBNS): The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) held their initial taskforce meeting on Wednesday in Goa, India.

AIFF's Executive Committee meets in Goa

New Delhi, Sept 26 (IBNS): President of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Praful Patel Chaired AIFF’s Executive Committee Meeting in Goa on Monday.

Gurpreet hails overseas online scouting portal project

Margaon, Sept 24 (IBNS): Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, the first Indian Player to have played in a Europa League match has hailed All India Football Federation’s initiative of launching the online Overseas Scouting portal scouting.the-aiff.com .

Star Sports to telecast India matches from AFC-16

New Delhi, Sept 14 (IBNS): Star Sports will telecast live all of India's matches in the AFC U-16 Championship India 2016.

Kearala Blasters FC gear up for ISL season

Kochi, Sept 7 IBNS): Kerala Blasters FC unveiled a reinvigorated squad as it prepares to stake a claim to the trophy in the third edition of the Indian Super League (ISL).

Fantastic Four for India to outwit Puerto Rico

Mumbai, Sept 3 (IBNS): Stephen Constantine-coached 'Young' Indian Turks decimated 114-ranked Puerto Rico by an unassailable margin of 4-1 at the Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai on Saturday.

DSK Shivajians FC wary of Minerva FC threat

New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): DSK Shivajians FC is a step short of adding another page to their history when they clash with Minerva FC in a Group-A encounter of the 128th Durand Cup 2016 at the Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday.