We have made very big steps in last two years: Constantine
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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'
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.
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Mizo community deserves this silverware than anyone else, states Mehta
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
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.