India crowned champions despite loss to Bangladesh in SAFF U-17 Women C'ships
Anuskha Kumari scored a hat-trick as India thrashed hosts Bhutan 8-0 for their third consecutive win at the SAFF Under-17 Women's Championships.
The AIFF defends its preparation for the AFC Women's Asian Cup despite India's group-stage exit, citing extensive overseas exposure and matches. An inquiry has been ordered into a kit controversy.
Second-half surge against Nepal puts India in SAFF U17 final
A clinical India thrashed Nepal 7-0 in their opening match of the SAFF U17 Women's Championship, with three players scoring a brace each, here on Wednesday.
The second half followed a similar rhythm with India dictating possession and Bangladesh defending deep. Although chances were rare, India never looked in danger.
With this emphatic result, India made it four wins from as many matches, scoring 22 goals without conceding any, and tightening their grip at the summit of the table with 12 points from four matches.
The India U-17 men's national team began their SAFF U17 Championship title defence in an emphatic fashion, cruising to a 6-0 victory over Maldives in their opening Group B match in Colombo on Tuesday.
India storm into SAFF U-19 final, set up title clash with Bangladesh
Former Italy international Pamela Conti was on Sunday named head coach of the Indian women's U-17 team to take charge of the country's AFC Asian Cup campaign later this year, second such appointment of a national side this month made by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
India beat Bangladesh 4-3 on penalties after the title clash ended 1-1 in regulation time.
India thrash Sri Lanka 8-0 in SAFF U19 C'ship opener
The group winners will qualify for the 12-team final tournament in China next year.
India aim to rebuild in inconsequential Dhaka tie vs Bangladesh
Indian football team suffers embarrassing 0-1 loss to Bangladesh in Asian Cup qualifiers
Indian football remained in a state of terminal decline after experiencing arguably its darkest phase in a year marked by severe administrative crisis, court hearings, financial issues, absence of domestic leagues, and a steep decline in performance of the senior men's team.
India crashed out of the SAFF Women's Championship as they lost to Nepal 2-4 in penalty shootout in the semifinal match marred by utter confusion after the home side held up play for more than one hour in protest against a decision of the referee, in Kathmandu on Sunday.
In Colombo on Monday, the India-Pakistan rivalry spilled onto the football field as the SAFF U-17 Championship delivered a five-goal thriller.
The AIFF said Jamil has signed the contract after parting ways with ISL team Jamshedpur FC.
India will face Pakistan in their opening outing at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Wednesday
India look to ward off Nepal threat and move closer to semifinals
India and Pakistan to renew football rivalry after five years, clubbed in same group in next month's SAFF Cup
Pakistan football team's arrival in Bengaluru for the SAFF Football Championship has been delayed due to a visa issue.
More than half of the Pakistan team arrived in Bengaluru only six hours ahead of their match against India on Wednesday due to unavailability of tickets on a single flight.
Nearly two decades later, Aditi Chauhan retires as a trailblazer, having become the first Indian woman to play professional football in Europe.
Khalid Jamil's rise can't exactly be termed as meteoric but the last eight years has been nothing less than extraordinary for the 48-year-old, who on Friday took over reins of the national men's football team.
India assistant coach Gawli slams refereeing
Born to former Santosh Trophy player Mohammed Sayeed, this transfer marks a significant milestone for the promising young talent from Makrana, Rajasthan.
Chhetri works his magic but India split points with Kuwait
This will be the second time India will face Kuwait in the tournament. They had played out a 1-1 draw in an acrimonious Group A match last week.
This was Kuwait's second win of the tournament after they beat Nepal 3-1 in their first Group A match.
The squad announcement also marks the return of East Bengal's dependable central defender Anwar Ali, who had been sidelined since February due to a hamstring injury. He last featured in competitive action against Bengaluru FC in the ISL.
Chhetri has been India's primary weapon in this tournament, as he has so far netted five goals from three matches
India lost 0-1 to Bangladesh but still emerged champions of the SAFF U-18 Women's Championship
The video sparked a debate on social media about the reporter's line of questioning.
AIFF to write to SAFF regarding Nepal holding up SAFF women's semifinal match
Captain Ashalata Devi will become the first Indian woman footballer to play 100 international matches when she takes the field in the SAFF Championship opening match against Pakistan in Kathmandu on Thursday.
India was on Sunday drawn in a tricky group along with Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Singapore for the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers final round matches, beginning March 25 next year.
The match against India on Tuesday, will be his first outing in a Bangladesh jersey.
Having endured a topsy-turvy start to their campaign before a fine turnaround, seven-time champions India start as title favourites when they take on first-time finalists Nepal in the summit clash of the SAFF Championships, in Male, on Saturday.
