The delay in installation of floodlights at the Nehru stadium in Margao, Goa, has forced the state's football association to ask the All Indian Football Federation to shift Dempo's AFC Cup quarter-final to another venue. This is a big blow to India's National League champions, who are scheduled to play their AFC Cup home match against Singapore's Home United on September 16.
The cancellation is a sequel to Fransa Pax failing to turn up for the match against Air India on Friday.
Churchill Brothers' president and two players were handed suspensions for unruly conduct at a football match.
The Goa Football Association is ready for the inaugural NFL game between Vasco and Fransa F C on Thursday.
Indian football team coach Wim Koevermans's contract will be extended till the end of next year's Asian Games in October, the AIFF's technical committee, headed by former captain Bhaichung Bhutia, decided in New Delhi on Monday.
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