SAFF Championships: India seek 1st trophy under Stimac in final against Nepal
3 years, 2 months ago

SAFF Championships: India seek 1st trophy under Stimac in final against Nepal

India TV News  

Having endured a topsy-turvy beginning to their campaign before a fine turnaround, seven-time champions India will start title favourites when they take on first-time finalists Nepal in the summit clash of the SAFF Championships here on Saturday. India drew against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in their first two matches which had put them in danger of missing the final but the win against Nepal brought them back in the reckoning. Before the SAFF Championships, India played two international friendlies against Nepal in Kathmandu last month, drawing one and winning the other. Out of the five goals, India has scored so far, Chhetri's share is four but Manvir Singh's strike against Maldives -- after Stimac's comments that one player should not be scoring goals all the time -- should ease some pressure for the 37-year-old warhorse.

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India Aims to Bounce Back Against Bangladesh in SAFF Women's Championship Final
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India Aims to Bounce Back Against Bangladesh in SAFF Women's Championship Final

The Hindu  

India aims to avenge their 2022 defeat against Bangladesh in the SAFF Women's Championship final match. The Blue Tigresses are seeking to top the group and secure a spot in the semifinals, while Bangladesh seeks to secure second place and finish runners-up. India leads the group with three points, while Bangladesh has one point and Pakistan has -3. The match …

Already qualified for semifinals, India beat Maldives 3-0 in SAFF U17 Championships
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Already qualified for semifinals, India beat Maldives 3-0 in SAFF U17 Championships

The Hindu  

Second half substitute Hemneichung Lunkim struck a brace as a dominant India blanked Maldives 3-0 to continue their winning streak at the SAFF U17 Championships on Tuesday. After Samson Ahongshangbam gave India the lead in the 14th minute, Lunkim scored in the 74th and 89th minute in the second and final Group A match at the Changlimithang Stadium. In the …

AIFF sacks Igor Stimac as head coach after India’s disappointing FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers campaign
6 months, 3 weeks ago

AIFF sacks Igor Stimac as head coach after India’s disappointing FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers campaign

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation on June 17 sacked Igor Stimac as the head coach of the country's senior's men's team following a disappointing campaign in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. India could not make the third round of the World Cup qualifier following a 1-2 defeat against Qatar in their final second round match. Noting the disappointing outcome …

Igor Stimac sacked from Indian football team's coaching role after end of FIFA World Cup 2026 dreams
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Igor Stimac sacked from Indian football team's coaching role after end of FIFA World Cup 2026 dreams

India TV News  

The All Indian Football Federation on Monday sacked the current Indian head coach Igor Stimach from his post after India's FIFA World Cup dream ended. "Noting the disappointing outcome of the Senior Men’s National Team’s FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification campaign, the members unanimously agreed that a new Head Coach would be best placed to take the team forward," said …

SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship final: India faces gritty Bangladesh in summit clash
11 months ago

SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship final: India faces gritty Bangladesh in summit clash

The Hindu  

The India U19 Women’s National Team will be out to break a voodoo on the artificial turf of BSSSMK Stadium on Thursday, February 7, 2024, when it meets host Bangladesh in the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship 2024 final. The title has eluded India on more than one occasion, the latest example being the SAFF U20 Women’s Championship in Dhaka last …

Two wins and a heartbreak: Looking back at India's World Cup finals
1 year, 1 month ago

Two wins and a heartbreak: Looking back at India's World Cup finals

Hindustan Times  

It has been well over a decade since India last reached the final of a World Cup final but they have done that this year in style. With the 2023 final scheduled to take place on Sunday, let's take a look at the last three World Cup finals that India played in. 2003: Australia beat India by 125 runs India …

India vs Pakistan in SAFF U19 Championship 2023 final as Blue Colts beat Nepal on penalties
1 year, 3 months ago

India vs Pakistan in SAFF U19 Championship 2023 final as Blue Colts beat Nepal on penalties

The Hindu  

Indian youngster Manglenthang Kipgen scored the decisive penalty as India cruised to the final of the SAFF U19 Championship, beating the host, Nepala, 3-2 in penalties at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu on Wednesday. As the jam-packed stands rooted for the home side, the Indian youngster showed no sign of nerve and converted coolly to set up the Blue Colts’ …

India starts favourite against Nepal in SAFF U19 Championship semifinals
1 year, 3 months ago

India starts favourite against Nepal in SAFF U19 Championship semifinals

The Hindu  

India will start as overwhelming favourite against hosts Nepal in the semifinal of the SAFF Under-19 Championship here on Wednesday. RELATED: India vs Pakistan in SAFF U19 Championship 2023 final as Blue Colts beat Nepal on penalties Nepal was second in Group A behind Pakistan, who will lock horns with Bhutan in the other semifinal match at Dashrath Stadium, Kathmandu. …

SAFF U-16 C’Ships: India, Bangladesh set for summit clash in the Himalayas
1 year, 4 months ago

SAFF U-16 C’Ships: India, Bangladesh set for summit clash in the Himalayas

The Hindu  

The Changlimithang Stadium, in Thimphu, Bhutan, is all set as India and Bangladesh look to fight it out in the summit clash of the SAFF U-16 Championship 2023, on Sunday, September 10. India head coach Ishfaq Ahmed said, “We have worked so hard to get here, but we know that Bangladesh are a tough side, and we will have to …

India announces 23-member squad for SAFF U-19 Championship
1 year, 4 months ago

India announces 23-member squad for SAFF U-19 Championship

The Hindu  

National Under-19 football head coach Shuvendu Panda on Friday announced a 23-member Indian squad for the SAFF U-19 Championship, to commence in Kathmandu on September 21. The only other time the tournament was held in the U-19 category was in 2015 in Nepal, where the hosts defeated India on penalties after regulation time ended in a 1-1 stalemate. India squad …

India announces 23-member squad for SAFF U-16 championship
1 year, 4 months ago

India announces 23-member squad for SAFF U-16 championship

The Hindu  

The AIFF on Sunday announced India’s U-16 squad comprising 23 members for the upcoming SAFF Championship to be played next month. India’s men’s U-16 head coach Ishfaq Ahmed has named Rohit, Aheibam Suraj Singh and Arush Hari as goalkeepers for the tournament to be held in Thimpu, Bhutan, from September 1-10. Ngariyambam Abhijit, Mohammed Kaif, Yaipharemba Chingakham, Usham Thoungamba, Vumlenlal …

SAFF Championship 2023: Defending champion India drawn with Bangladesh in U16 and U19 categories
1 year, 5 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: Defending champion India drawn with Bangladesh in U16 and U19 categories

The Hindu  

The draw for the under-16 and under-19 categories of the South Asian Football Federation Championship was held at the Bangladesh Football Federation house in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Saturday. In the under-16 category, India was drawn with Nepal and Bangladesh while Pakistan, Bhutan and Maldives were drawn in the other group. U16 SAFF Championship 2023 Groups: Group A: India, Nepal, Bangladesh …

India conquers SAFF Championship for the ninth time
1 year, 5 months ago

India conquers SAFF Championship for the ninth time

The Hindu  

Fresh from clinching the Intercontinental Cup in Bhubaneshwar, India had to shift base immediately to Bengaluru for the SAFF Championship. Indian captain Sunil Chhetri relished the prospect of an added challenge and welcomed the idea of having Lebanon and Kuwait, saying that facing tougher teams will only help India sharpen its skills ahead of facing heavyweights such as Syria, Uzbekistan …

India captain Sunil Chhetri echoes coach Igor Stimac's demand for long camp ahead of Asian Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

India captain Sunil Chhetri echoes coach Igor Stimac's demand for long camp ahead of Asian Cup

India TV News  

Echoing his coach Igor Stimac's strong demand, India captain Sunil Chhetri has highlighted the importance of having a long preparatory camp ahead of crucial tournaments like the Asian Cup. "We are going to face Australia, Uzbekistan and Syria in the Asian Cup, that is why Stimac have spoken about long camps. Chhetri wants to play one top Asian team ahead …

Indian football is finding its feet
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian football is finding its feet

Hindustan Times  

Two tournaments, two titles and a return to the top 100 in FIFA rankings. And it did in the final round of the Asian Cup qualifiers in 2022 in Kolkata; India playing their best against Hong Kong. Also, players are often used in different positions at the clubs from where they play in the national team – used as a …

SAFF Championship 2023: Prize money, full list of award winners as winning captain Sunil Chettri wins big
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: Prize money, full list of award winners as winning captain Sunil Chettri wins big

India TV News  

Sunil Chhetri-led Indian team won the SAFF Championship for the ninth time as they prevailed against Kuwait in a thrilling penalty shootout in the final after the scoreline stood at 1-1 at Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Tuesday, July 4. The scoreline was shared not only after the normal stoppage time but also after the penalties, as the match went …

Indian football on a roll: Takeaways from India’s SAFF and Intercontinental wins
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian football on a roll: Takeaways from India’s SAFF and Intercontinental wins

The Hindu  

India added its latest feather to its cap by winning the SAFF Championship for the ninth time by beating Kuwait 5-4 on penalties in the final. Having already clinched the Intercontinental Cup before the SAFF win, the lengthy national camp has been a success for Igor Stimac, giving the Blue Tigers valuable experience and game time as part of their …

How India won the SAFF Championship final: Solid backline, options beyond Chhetri in attack and Sandhu’s golden hands
1 year, 6 months ago

How India won the SAFF Championship final: Solid backline, options beyond Chhetri in attack and Sandhu’s golden hands

The Hindu  

It was the final most had predicted. From risking his body by falling at his opponent’s feet for headed clearances to shielding the ball in the final third, Jhingan marshalled the backline and led the charge to thwart multiple attacks by Kuwait. Chhetri showed his immaculate vision to find space between two enclosing Kuwait players and threaded the ball to …

Watch: Crowd chants 'Vande Mataram', Gurpreet saves penalty and highlights from India's SAFF Championship win
1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: Crowd chants 'Vande Mataram', Gurpreet saves penalty and highlights from India's SAFF Championship win

Firstpost  

India beat Kuwait 5-4 on penalties after they were locked at 1-1 following regulation time to clinch their ninth SAFF Championship title. Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu emerged as the winner once again as his massive leap to the left denied Kuwait as India won 5-4 on penalties to win the SAFF Championship on Tuesday night. The win is India’s ninth …

'Vande Mataram': Indian Fans Serenade Sunil Chhetri and Co. Following SAFF Championships Title Triumph
1 year, 6 months ago

'Vande Mataram': Indian Fans Serenade Sunil Chhetri and Co. Following SAFF Championships Title Triumph

News 18  

Team India edged out Kuwait on penalties to clinch their 9th SAFF Championship trophy on Tuesday at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Mahesh Singh netted India’s follow-up penalty before Gurpreet Singh Sandhu got his hand to a Kuwaiti penalty as he kept Khaled Hajiah’s effort out of the net to send the home crowd into delirium. Goosebumps 🔥This is …

Igor Stimac on SAFF Championship triumph: See what we can do when given time, won’t take responsibility for results otherwise
1 year, 6 months ago

Igor Stimac on SAFF Championship triumph: See what we can do when given time, won’t take responsibility for results otherwise

The Hindu  

India head coach Igor Stimac said that the SAFF Championship win was proof of what the team can achieve when given time and space to work. “This was good, we created memories and we proved once again to everyone when we are given time to work together, to create an environment which can produce results for Indian football, then we …

India vs Kuwait, SAFF Championship final Highlights: India wins 5-4 in penalties; Sunil Chhetri wins Golden Boot, Golden Ball
1 year, 6 months ago

India vs Kuwait, SAFF Championship final Highlights: India wins 5-4 in penalties; Sunil Chhetri wins Golden Boot, Golden Ball

The Hindu  

Match Preview India will look to clinch its ninth SAFF Championship title when it takes on Kuwait at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Tuesday. Kuwait hasn’t secured a trophy since the 2010 Arabian Gulf Cup and a success here will help overcome the pain of losing an entire generation of footballers when FIFA suspended the nation for more than two …

India vs Kuwait: Why is Igor Stimac not in the dugout for SAFF Championship 2023 final?
1 year, 6 months ago

India vs Kuwait: Why is Igor Stimac not in the dugout for SAFF Championship 2023 final?

The Hindu  

India beat Lebanon on penalties to make it to its ninth consecutive SAFF Championship final, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on July 1. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE HERE: India vs Kuwait, SAFF Championship final LIVE After 120 minutes of tense football, neither of the teams could find a breakthrough as spot-kicks ultimately determined the winner. As India’s assistant …

Sky’s the limit for this team: Jhingan ahead of India’s final against Kuwait in the 2023 SAFF C’Ship
1 year, 6 months ago

Sky’s the limit for this team: Jhingan ahead of India’s final against Kuwait in the 2023 SAFF C’Ship

The Hindu  

Sandesh Jhingan missed India’s semifinal clash against Lebanon in the 2023 SAFF Championship due to a one-match suspension. The main thing is that the team does well,” Jhingan said ahead of the final on Tuesday. As I have always said, the sky’s the limit for this batch.” The pressure of the final India has never lost a cup final at …

SAFF Championship 2023: India Qualify for Final by Beating Lebanon on Penalties
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: India Qualify for Final by Beating Lebanon on Penalties

The Quint  

Nader Matar had the opportunity to put Lebanon in the lead in the first minute itself, after being played into the six-yard box. The Blue Tigers soon altered their system, pushing Jeakson Singh back between the two centre-backs while in possession. More importantly, it was when they were out of possession that they really tightened the screws on Lebanon, pressing …

LBN 0(2) vs IND 0(4) Highlights: India beats Lebanon in penalties; enters SAFF Championship 2023 final
1 year, 6 months ago

LBN 0(2) vs IND 0(4) Highlights: India beats Lebanon in penalties; enters SAFF Championship 2023 final

The Hindu  

Match Preview One of the reasons the 2023 SAFF Championship welcomed two West Asian sides in Kuwait and Lebanon was to make the tournament more competitive. The India – Kuwait game on Tuesday fit the billing, and India nearly edged the contest before an unfortunate own goal denied it a famous win. On Saturday at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, the …

SAFF Championship 2023: Why is Sandesh Jhingan not playing in India vs Lebanon semifinal?
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: Why is Sandesh Jhingan not playing in India vs Lebanon semifinal?

The Hindu  

India will start the semifinal of the SAFF Championship 2023 against Lebanon, without the services of defender Sandesh Jhingan and head coach Igor Stimac, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE: India vs Lebanon LIVE, SAFF Championship 2023 semifinal Jhingan, the centre-back, has played two matches in the tournament so far, starting against Pakistan …

SAFF Championship 2023: Igor Stimac's absence looms over India's 'Mission Lebanon'
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: Igor Stimac's absence looms over India's 'Mission Lebanon'

Firstpost  

Late on Friday night, when MG Road in Bengaluru was bustling with partygoers, India men’s football team coach Igor Stimac found out about his two-match ban for collecting a red card against Kuwait in a game that ended 1-1. 𝓒𝓪𝓵𝓶 𝓫𝓮𝓯𝓸𝓻𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓼𝓽𝓸𝓻𝓶 🧘🏽‍♂️ The #BlueTigers 🐯 were in good spirits during the last training session before the semifinal battle …

SAFF Cup: Spicy semifinal on the cards as India takes on Lebanon
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Cup: Spicy semifinal on the cards as India takes on Lebanon

The Hindu  

One of the reasons the 2023 SAFF Championship welcomed two West Asian sides in Kuwait and Lebanon was to make the tournament more competitive. The India – Kuwait game on Tuesday fit the billing, and India nearly edged the contest before an unfortunate own goal denied it a famous win. Recent history suggests that India has the edge, having beaten …

SAFF Championship: India Turn to Sunil Chhetri for Inspiration Ahead of Lebanon Semis Encounter
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship: India Turn to Sunil Chhetri for Inspiration Ahead of Lebanon Semis Encounter

News 18  

India will bank on the striking prowess of their talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri to tame a formidable Lebanon in the SAFF Championship semifinal on Saturday. India, the defending champions, entered the semis as the second-placed team behind Kuwait from Group A while Lebanon topped Group B in their march to the last-four stage. India will be served well if they …

SAFF Championship 2023: India Reach Semi-Final With 2-0 Win Over Nepal
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: India Reach Semi-Final With 2-0 Win Over Nepal

ABP News  

Bengaluru, June 24 The Indian senior men's team booked their spot in the semi-finals of the SAFF Championship 2023 with a 2-0 win over Nepal in Group A A match at the Sree Kanteerava, here on Saturday. After a first half where the Blue Tigers were left frustrated by the stubborn Nepal defence, goals from captain Sunil Chhetri and Naorem …

SAFF Championship: Ill-tempered battle between India and Kuwait ends with honours even
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship: Ill-tempered battle between India and Kuwait ends with honours even

The Hindu  

Kuwait held India to a 1-1 draw in an evenly contested but ill-tempered battle of the SAFF Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Tuesday. Sunil Chhetri’s sublime volley at the stroke of half-time nearly won it for India but Anwar Ali’s own goal in the second minute of injury time meant Kuwait finished Group-A topper. Tempers flared as …

SAFF Championship 2023: India's clean sheet ends as Sunil Chhetri's strike produces 1-1 stalemate vs Kuwait
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: India's clean sheet ends as Sunil Chhetri's strike produces 1-1 stalemate vs Kuwait

India TV News  

SAFF Championship 2023: Sunil Chhetri's 24th goal in 26 SAFF championships did not produce the ideal result for the Indian football team as the Blue Tigers were held after a late own goal in the Group A match against Kuwait. After pressing hard in the opening half of the third league game, India were finally awarded for effort when the …

SAFF Championship: Pakistan faces Nepal in dead rubber
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship: Pakistan faces Nepal in dead rubber

The Hindu  

Pakistan and Nepal will face off in their final match of the 2023 SAFF Championships at the Kanteerava Stadium here on Tuesday. The game is a dead rubber, with Pakistan and Nepal crashing out of the tournament after failing to grab a single point from their first two matches. Shahzad Anwar’s Pakistan lost its first two matches against India and …

SAFF Championship: Maldives starts favourite against under-performing Bangladesh in second Group B clash
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship: Maldives starts favourite against under-performing Bangladesh in second Group B clash

The Hindu  

Bangladesh and Maldives will clash in their second Group B match at the Kanteerava Stadium here on Sunday. Javier Fernández Cabrera’s Bangladesh started its campaign with a 2-0 defeat against Lebanon, with Hassan Maatouk and Khalil Bader getting on the scoresheet for the Cedars. The Bengal Tigers were mostly on the back foot and looked out of ideas against Lebanon, …

Sunil Chhetri Scores Again As India Beat Nepal To Enter SAFF Championship Semifinals
1 year, 6 months ago

Sunil Chhetri Scores Again As India Beat Nepal To Enter SAFF Championship Semifinals

ABP News  

Bengaluru: Captain Sunil Chhetri found the target yet again as India beat a spirited Nepal 2-0 in their second group match to book a berth in the SAFF Championship semifinals on Saturday. With six points from two wins, India qualified for the semifinals from Group A along with Kuwait, who beat Pakistan 4-0 earlier in the day for their second …

SAFF Championship 2023: Sunil Chhetri shines again as India beats Nepal 2-0 to enter semifinals
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: Sunil Chhetri shines again as India beats Nepal 2-0 to enter semifinals

The Hindu  

India huffed and puffed but eventually pulled off a 2-0 win over Nepal in the SAFF Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday. Second half goals from skipper Sunil Chhetri and Naorem Mahesh Singh secured India a semifinal spot, along with fellow Group-A side Kuwait, which had beaten Pakistan 4-0 earlier in the day. RELATED: Kuwait takes giant leap …

SAFF Championship 2023: Sunil Chhetri's India sail into semifinals, blank Nepal 2-0 in second game
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: Sunil Chhetri's India sail into semifinals, blank Nepal 2-0 in second game

India TV News  

SAFF Championship 2023: Sunil Chhetri and Co. sailed through to the semifinals of the South Asian Football Federation Championship 2023 after a convincing victory over Nepal in their second league game. Meanwhile, Naorem Mahesh Singh's strike doubled India's lead and clinched the deal for the Blue Tigers. India led 1-0 and Mahesh then made it a double as India enjoyed …

India Vs Nepal Highlights, SAFF Championship: India Advance to Semifinal With Win Over Nepal, IND 2-0 NEP
1 year, 6 months ago

India Vs Nepal Highlights, SAFF Championship: India Advance to Semifinal With Win Over Nepal, IND 2-0 NEP

News 18  

India Vs Nepal LIVE, SAFF Championship: FULL TIME! IND 1-0 NEP India Vs Nepal LIVE, SAFF Championship: 55' India free kick, IND 0-0 NEP Nepla concede their 10th foul of the game, as compared to India’s four till now on the evening. IND 0-0 NEP India Vs Nepal LIVE, SAFF Championship: 33' Nepal counter, IND 0-0 NEP Nepal get themselves …

SAFF Championship: Sahal Abdul Samad, the rising star of Indian football
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship: Sahal Abdul Samad, the rising star of Indian football

The Hindu  

Sahal Abdul Samad is enjoying life with the Blue Tigers. So, I am just working on that,” he said ahead of India’s second Group A match against Nepal in the 2023 SAFF Championship. PREVIEW:SAFF Championship: High-flying India faces battered Nepal India will be the clear favourite against Nepal, but Sahal cautioned against taking the Gorkhalis too lightly. They are good; …

SAFF Championship: High-flying India faces battered Nepal
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship: High-flying India faces battered Nepal

The Hindu  

After having brushed aside Pakistan, India will look to dish out the same treatment to Nepal in its second Group-A match of the SAFF Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. In the pre-match interaction, the 26-year-old creator stressed the need to “contribute more” to take some burden off skipper and talisman Sunil Chhetri. READ |Igor Stimac: …

IND 4-0 PAK, SAFF Championship HIGHLIGHTS: Chhetri hattrick helps India ease past Pakistan
1 year, 6 months ago

IND 4-0 PAK, SAFF Championship HIGHLIGHTS: Chhetri hattrick helps India ease past Pakistan

The Hindu  

PREVIEW Fresh after the resounding success at the Intercontinental Cup in Bhubaneswar, India will begin its quest for a second title in less than a month when it takes on Pakistan in the South Asian Football Federation Championship opener here on Wednesday. The last match was in October 2017 against Macau, a 4-1 win which sealed India’s spot in the …

Indian football team witnesses exciting times before facing litmus test in bigger picture
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian football team witnesses exciting times before facing litmus test in bigger picture

India TV News  

8 matches in the past 12 months and 9 itself in the month of June 2023. After thumping Lebanon in the Intercontinental Cup 2023 final, Sunil Chhetri men's next assignment is the SAFF Championship at home. All said these tournaments are just preparations for the team for the bigger coming ahead and none more than the AFC Asian Cup. India's …

Nepal looks for first-ever win against Kuwait in SAFF Championship 2023 opener
1 year, 6 months ago

Nepal looks for first-ever win against Kuwait in SAFF Championship 2023 opener

The Hindu  

Kuwait and Nepal are set to clash in the opening Group A match of the SAFF Championship 2023 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Tuesday. The two teams faced each other last in an AFC Asian Cup qualifying match on June 11, 2022, where Kuwait cruised past Nepal with a 4-1 win. This is a new generation of football for …

The addition of West Asian teams in SAFF Cup is a welcome decision: Chhetri
1 year, 6 months ago

The addition of West Asian teams in SAFF Cup is a welcome decision: Chhetri

The Hindu  

The Indian senior men’s football team is eagerly waiting to test its strength against the different playing styles of the opponents from West Asia in the SAFF Cup, feels the Indian captain Sunil Chhetri. This makes India’s upcoming matches against the likes of Lebanon, Kuwait and later UAE a welcome addition to the national team’s preparation ahead of the challenging …

SAFF Championship 2023: Pakistan football team cleared to travel to India, AIFF confirms
1 year, 7 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: Pakistan football team cleared to travel to India, AIFF confirms

India TV News  

The Indian government has given a green signal to the Pakistan football team to travel to India to participate in the 14th edition of the SAFF Championship starting on June 21. All India Football Federation confirmed that the Pakistan team has received clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of External Affairs, and the Sports Ministry on Thursday, …

India vs Pakistan in SAFF Championship: teams, draws and groups
1 year, 7 months ago

India vs Pakistan in SAFF Championship: teams, draws and groups

The Hindu  

India and Pakistan have been drawn in group A with Nepal and Kuwait at the 2023 SAFF Championship draw held in New Delhi on Wednesday. Sri Lanka is not eligible to participate in the competition owing to its suspension by the world governing body FIFA, while Afghanistan withdrew from SAFF and joined Central Asian Football Federation. India and Pakistan last …

2023 SAFF Championship Draw: India Grouped With Pakistan, Kuwait and Nepal
1 year, 7 months ago

2023 SAFF Championship Draw: India Grouped With Pakistan, Kuwait and Nepal

News 18  

Hosts India on Wednesday have been drawn with Pakistan as well as India, Nepal and tournament invitee Kuwait, in group A of the 2023 SAFF Championship, to be held in Bengaluru from June 21 to July 4. SAFF Championship 2023 Draw: Group A – India, Kuwait, Nepal and Pakistan Group B – Lebanon, Maldives, Bhutan and Bangladesh Lebanon and Kuwait, …

Bengaluru to Host SAFF Championship 2023 in June-July
1 year, 9 months ago

Bengaluru to Host SAFF Championship 2023 in June-July

News 18  

Bengaluru will host the South Asian Football Federation Championship 2023 from June 21 to July 3, All India Football Federation President Kalyan Chaubey announced on Sunday. AIFF Secretary General Dr Shaji Prabhakaran was present on the occasion, along with AIFF Vice-President and Karnataka State Football Association President N.A Haris and Karnataka Olympic Association President Dr K Govindaraj. “I am sure …

Indian team opens campaign against Bhutan in SAFF U-20 Women’s Championships
1 year, 11 months ago

Indian team opens campaign against Bhutan in SAFF U-20 Women’s Championships

The Hindu  

Powerhouse India faces Bhutan in its opening match of the SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship on Friday, with the team, mainly made up of players from the FIFA U-17 World Cup campaign last year, hoping to clinch the title in the inaugural edition. India head coach Maymol Rocky stressed the importance of having a mix of experienced and young players in …

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