News for 'Churchill'

Okolie takes Churchill to final

Okolie takes Churchill to final

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

Nigerian striker Odafe Onyeka Okolie scored his tenth goal of the tournament as Churchill Brothers rallied to beat Air India and enter the final of the Durand Cup football tournament.

Churchill down Bagan, move to second place

Churchill down Bagan, move to second place

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

Francis Afonso goal gave the Goa team a 1-0 victory in the National Football League.

Churchill rally to hold Mahindra

Churchill rally to hold Mahindra

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

Churchill Brothers rallied strongly to share honours with Mahindra United as the two teams settled for a 1-1 draw.

Churchill release Lebanese player involved in fixing

Churchill release Lebanese player involved in fixing

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Akram Moghrabi was released by Churchill Brothers before the Lebanese player was named in a major match-fixing scandal in his native country, the Indian I-League club told Reuters on Friday.

Churchill too good for Vasco

Churchill too good for Vasco

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

A 4-0 victory gave Churchill Brothers their first victory in the Goa Professional League.

Odafe hat-trick in Churchill's 4-1 win

Odafe hat-trick in Churchill's 4-1 win

Rediff.com25 Oct 2008

Vasco found Odafe Okolie too hot to handle as he scored a hat-trick to guide Churchill Brothers to a thumping 4-1 win in an ONGC I-League match at Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Saturday.

Churchill stun E Bengal to enter semis

Churchill stun E Bengal to enter semis

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

In another match in the IFA Shield football tournament, Abdullatif Seriki's goal gave Mohammedan Sporting a 1-0 victory over Vasco.

I-League: Odafe scores five in Churchill's big win

I-League: Odafe scores five in Churchill's big win

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Odafe Okolie scored five goals as Churchill Brothers drubbed AIFF XI 6-0 in a seventh round I-League match at the Nehru stadium in Margao, Goa, on Monday. Hosts Air India's search for their first win of the season continued as their round seven I-League match against Pune FC ended in a goalless draw at the Shahu Maharaj ground in Kolhapur.

East Bengal, Churchill in IFA Shield final

East Bengal, Churchill in IFA Shield final

Rediff.com19 Jan 2003

East Bengal prevailed over Vasco Sports Club, Goa 2-0 while Churchill Brothers beat Tata Football Academy 3-2 in the semis.

Case of the missing Churchill bust: 'It's just a myth'

Case of the missing Churchill bust: 'It's just a myth'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

The White House has refuted the story circulating around, that United States President Barack Obama has returned the bust of Winston Churchill to the United Kingdom, saying, it is a myth.

Churchill and three other clubs axed from I-League

Churchill and three other clubs axed from I-League

Rediff.com21 May 2014

In a stunning development in Indian football, two-time champions Churchill Brothers were thrown out of the I-League along with three other teams for failing to fulfil the AIFF's club licensing criteria.

AFC Cup: Churchill Brothers go down to Al Qadsia

AFC Cup: Churchill Brothers go down to Al Qadsia

Rediff.com13 May 2010

Churchill Brothers put up a spirited fight before crashing out of the AFC Cup after losing 1-2 to Kuwaiti powerhouse Al Qadsia in the single-leg pre-quarterfinal match in Kuwait City.

Yakubu guides Churchill to victory

Yakubu guides Churchill to victory

Rediff.com23 Apr 2003

His late penalty goal gave the Goa side a 1-0 win over Mahindra United in the NFL.

I-League: Bagan-Churchill match postponed

I-League: Bagan-Churchill match postponed

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

The I-League match between Mohun Bagan and Churchill Brothers, scheduled to be held at Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Salt Lake on Thursday, has been postponed due to security concerns.

Mahatma stands tall next to Churchill in London

Mahatma stands tall next to Churchill in London

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

A historic bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled in London at the Parliament Square, standing adjacent to iconic leaders like Britain's war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela.

Churchill to play in AFC Champions League play-off

Churchill to play in AFC Champions League play-off

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

I-League champions Churchill Brothers was on Thursday included among seven Asian clubs who will feature in play-off matches for a berth in the prestigious AFC Champions League 2010.

I-League: Easy win for Churchill Brothers

I-League: Easy win for Churchill Brothers

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

Churchill Brothers Sports Club continued with their winning run in the I-League as they coasted to a 3-1 win over Mumbai FC, at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Goa on Saturday.

Churchill pips Tollygunge 3-2

Churchill pips Tollygunge 3-2

Rediff.com21 Feb 2004

Churchill Brothers staged a brilliant comeback to snatch a 3-2 win against Tollygunge Agragami in a thrilling eighth National Football League match.

Bagan eye revenge, Churchill 2nd title of season

Bagan eye revenge, Churchill 2nd title of season

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

I-League champions Churchill Brothers would look to pocket their second title of the season while Mohun Bagan will have revenge on mind when the two sides face-off in the final of the Durand Cup football tournament in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Churchill beat Sporting Clube-de-Goa in Durand Cup

Churchill beat Sporting Clube-de-Goa in Durand Cup

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Captain Odafe Onyeka Okolie broke the shackles in the 82nd minute to score the winner as I-League champions Churchill Brothers edged out Sporting Clube-de-Goa by a solitary goal to inch closer to the semi-final of the 122nd ONGC Durand Cup football tournament at the Ambedkar Stadium on Tuesday.

Ten-man Churchill hold Mahindra United

Ten-man Churchill hold Mahindra United

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

Holders Churchill Brothers of Goa, down to 10 men in the last 25 minutes, held former champions Mahindra United of Mumbai to a 1-1 draw in the opening match of the I-League at the Cooperage football ground on Thursday.

Indian Soccer: Clinical ATK punish Mumbai; Churchill on top of table

Indian Soccer: Clinical ATK punish Mumbai; Churchill on top of table

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

All the results from the I-League and ISL matches played on Saturday.

GFA seek action against Churchill official

GFA seek action against Churchill official

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

The Goa Football Association has lodged a police complaint against Churchill Brothers' secretary Ciabro Alemao and his nephew Warren Alemao for allegedly assaulting referee Angelo Fernandes after Sunday's Goa Professional League match against Dempo.

Churchill looking to break jinx

Churchill looking to break jinx

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

Churchill Brothers and East Bengal have a point to prove in Wednesday's IFA Shield final.

Nobel Prize for Literature: Why Winston Churchill won

Nobel Prize for Literature: Why Winston Churchill won

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Let's take a look at some lesser known facts related to the distinguished authors who have won the Nobel Prize in literature

Churchill rally from behind to hold Dempo 1-1

Churchill rally from behind to hold Dempo 1-1

Rediff.com1 Feb 2009

Churchill Brothers came from behind to hold Dempo to a 1-1 draw in the 13th round of the ONGC I-league match played at the Nehru stadium in Margao on Sunday.

Jung acting like Churchill; has no faith in democracy, says Delhi home minister

Jung acting like Churchill; has no faith in democracy, says Delhi home minister

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Satyender Jain, whose department has had confrontations with the LG over a range of issues, said Jung doesn't have "faith" in democracy.

Churchill win Durand Cup via tie-breaker

Churchill win Durand Cup via tie-breaker

Rediff.com15 Oct 2011

Churchill Brothers on Saturday regained the Durand Cup after a gap of one year by defeating Prayag United 5-4 via tie-breaker, in New Delhi.

Odafe scores twice in Churchill win

Odafe scores twice in Churchill win

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

Leading from the front, captain Okolie Odafe struck twice and his African-mate Mboyo Iyomi scored once to give Churchill Brothers,Goa a comfortable 3-1 win against Viva Kerala in the 15th round tie of the ONGC I-League at the Corporation Stadium in Kozhikode on Monday.

Odafe does the 'trick for Churchill

Odafe does the 'trick for Churchill

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

The prolific Nigerian scored a hat-trick as Churchill Brothers returned to winning ways with a 3-2 win over East bengal.

Fed Cup: Churchill down Mumbai FC 1-0, Bagan held

Fed Cup: Churchill down Mumbai FC 1-0, Bagan held

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Star striker Odafe Onyeka Okolie converted a penalty deep into the second half as Churchill Brothers prevailed over Mumbai FC 1-0 in their second league match of the Federation Cup football tournament in Silchar, Kolkata, on Wednesday.

Lebanese striker Moghrabi 'tricks' in Churchill's big win

Lebanese striker Moghrabi 'tricks' in Churchill's big win

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

A summary of Thursday's second round matches in the I-League.

Churchill Brothers coach decides to quit

Churchill Brothers coach decides to quit

Rediff.com13 Feb 2005

Coach Shabbir Ali decided to resign from the post following the team's dismal showing in the ninth National Football League.

I-League: Salgaocar confident of victory over Churchill

I-League: Salgaocar confident of victory over Churchill

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Salgaocar Sports Club would like to continue their winning streak when they take on upbeat Churchill Brothers Sports Club in the I-League clash at Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Friday.

MFC vows to collect points against Churchill

MFC vows to collect points against Churchill

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

Mumbai Football Club (MFC) wants to put behind their two losses and vows to snatch a point against defending champion Churchill Bros when they meet them at Nehru stadium, Margao in the third round of the I-League on Friday.

Churchill hand East Bengal sudden death

Churchill hand East Bengal sudden death

Rediff.com23 Oct 2005

The Goa side won the Federation Cup football match 10-9 in sudden death, after full time and extra-time ended goalless.

Odafe scores twice as Churchill hold Bagan

Odafe scores twice as Churchill hold Bagan

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

Odafe Onyeka Okolie did not let off-field issues bog him down and struck twice to script Churchill Brothers' 2-2 draw against Mohun Bagan in the round nine I-League encounter at Vidyasagar Krirangan in Kolkata on Friday. The Nigerian striker, who was arrested with two others on charges of molestation on board a flight to Kolkata, scored twice to negate the two-goal effort of Jose Ramirez Barreto of Mohun Bagan and walk away with the Man of the Match award.

ED raids shouldn't cause change in people's behaviour: RSS chief

ED raids shouldn't cause change in people's behaviour: RSS chief

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

He was speaking at the 101st anniversary event of Lokmanya Seva Sangh, a Mumbai-based organisation set up to build a 'socially vigilant, disciplined, cultured and progressive society'.

I-League: Lajong beat Churchill to climb to 4th spot; EB rout Chennai

I-League: Lajong beat Churchill to climb to 4th spot; EB rout Chennai

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

Dipanda Dicka's solitary second half goal gave Shillong Lajong their fourth home win of the season as they beat Churchill Brothers 1-0 in a seventh round I-League match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Sunday.

Odafa antics helps Churchill clinch IFA Shield

Odafa antics helps Churchill clinch IFA Shield

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

Churchill Brothers clinched their maiden IFA Shield title by beating local giants Mohun Bagan 2-0 in a lop-sided encounter at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday.