Qualifying matches for AFC U23 Asian Cup begin today
RIYADH: Fifty-five teams are set to start the qualifying competition today for the AFC U23 Asian Cup finals, which will be hosted by Qatar from April 15 to May 3, 2024.
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India Announce 23-Member Squad For SAFF U-16 Championship
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 Hangshing, Chingtham Renin Singh and Karish Soram will be India's defenders. In the midfield, Newton Singh, Kangujam Yoihenba Meitei, Levis Zangminlun, Bobby Singh, Abdul Salha, Ngamgouhou Mate, Vishal Yadav, Manbhakupar Malngiang and Md Arbash have been named.
At least 12 people reported dead, 11 critically injured in stadium crush in Madagascar
At least 12 people died in a crush at a stadium in Madagascar on Friday as sports fans gathered for the opening ceremony of the Indian Ocean Island Games, local media reported.
Mohun Bagan Secure 3-1 Comeback Win vs Abahani Dhaka, Make AFC Cup South Zone Group Stage
Mohun Bagan scripted a stunning second-half comeback to secure a 3-1 victory over Abahani Limited Dhaka in the AFC Cup playoffs at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Tuesday. The visitors impressed with their counter-attacking prowess in the first-half, capitalising on their swift breaks to create dangerous opportunities. Mario Lemos' tactics bore fruit in the 17th minute when their key marksman Cornelius Stewart benefitted from a goalkeeping howler by Vishal Kaith, to seize the opportunity against the run of play.
Mohun Bagan Return To Winning Ways, Beat Machhindra FC 3-1 To Book AFC Cup Playoff Berth
Anwar Ali rose to the occasion with a double strike as Mohun Bagan Super Giant overcame their derby debacle with a 3-1 win over Machhindra FC to confirm their South Zone playoff berth in the AFC Cup, in Kolkata on Wednesday. Mohun Bagan will face Abahani Limited Dhaka in their playoff fixture here on August 22. The Bangladesh outfit secured a 2-1 win over Club Eagles of Maldives in another preliminary round two clash on Wednesday.
Under-Pressure Mohun Bagan Hope To Return To Winning Ways In AFC Cup
Smarting from the recent defeat to arch-rivals East Bengal, Mohun Bagan Super Giant will switch their focus from domestic to international competition as they face an in-form Machhindra FC of Nepal in the AFC Cup in Kolkata on Wednesday. Up against an in-form opponent in the preliminary round two clash, there will be no margin for error for the Juan Ferrando-coached side, which is looking to overcome their its first derby defeat in almost five years. The reigning Indian Super League champions lost 0-1 to traditional foes East Bengal in the Durand Cup three days ago.
Pakistan to participate in women’s football tournament in Saudi Arabia next month
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan women’s national football team will travel to Saudi Arabia in September to take part in a multi-nation tournament, an official at the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) said on Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia’s path to 2026 World Cup starts in qualifying group with Jordan and Tajikistan
KUALA LUMPUR: Saudi Arabia’s path to the 2026 World Cup in North America will start in a first qualifying group with neighboring Jordan, Tajikistan, and either Cambodia or Pakistan. Players in the Saudi national team — which upset eventual champion Argentina 2-1 to open last year’s tournament in Qatar — will prepare for the next edition training and playing with a slew of global stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema lured to the multi-billion dollar project that the Saudi league has become.