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India, Pakistan Clubbed In Same Group In Next Month's SAFF Cup

India and Pakistan are set to renew their football rivalry after nearly five years as the two neighbouring countries have been clubbed in the same group in the SAFF Cup to be held in Bengaluru from June 21 to July 4. The draw of the 14th edition of the South Asian Football Federation Cup was held here on Wednesday with defending champions India, Pakistan, Kuwait and Nepal being clubbed in Group A. Lebanon, Maldives, Bangladesh and Bhutan are in Group B.

Pakistan To Participate In SAFF Football Tournament In Bengaluru

Pakistan has confirmed its participation in the South Asian Football Federation Championships in Bengaluru in June-July and the AIFF does not see any problem with the players of the neighbouring country travelling to India. The international tournament will also see participation of Lebanon and Kuwait as the SAFF executive committee in March decided to feature teams from outside the south Asian region with a view to make the championship more competitive. "We don't see any problem in the coming of players from Pakistan to India to participate in the SAFF Championships," All Indian Football Federation secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran told PTI.

CAF, SAFF sign 5-year MoU to foster strong ties and football development

RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) and Confederation of African Football (CAF) have signed a landmark five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster growth opportunities for African and Saudi football.

SAFF Women's Championship: India Lose To Nepal In Semi-Final Clash

India crashed out of the SAFF Women's Championship after a 0-1 defeat at the hands of hosts Nepal in the semifinals at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu on Friday. This is the first time the Indian football team has been knocked out in the semifinals stage of the tournament. Rashmi Kumari Ghishing scored the only goal of the game as the hosts eked out a win on a mud-soaked pitch.

SAFF Women's Championship: India lose to hosts Nepal in semi-final

This is the first time the Indian football team has been knocked out in the semifinals stage of the tournament. Rashmi Kumari Ghishing scored the only goal of the game as the hosts eked out a win on a mud-soaked pitch. The home side started off on the front foot, using the left flank on a number of attacks in the opening exchanges. However, Indian defenders Sweety Devi and Manisa Panna remained alert to the danger and thwarted the hosts' attacks. Renu had India's first real chance of the match in the 12th minute, when she darted into the opposition box, but Nepal's captain and goalkeeper Anjila Subba came off her line to clear it away.

India sweep past 10-man Nepal to win SAFF U-17 football championship

Nepal 4-0 in the final in Colombo. Boby Singh, Korou Singh, captain Vanlalpeka Guite and Aman scored a goal each in India's resounding victory. In the group league, Nepal had defeated India 3-1. However, in the final, India looked a side eager to take a complete charge of the proceedings right from the word go. They got off the blocks early in the match, looking to find the gaps in the Nepal defence, and managed to get the lead in the 18th minute through Boby, who headed it into the goal at the far post, after a good piece of play between Ricky Meetei and Guite, as the latter sailed a cross towards the eventual goal-scorer.

SAFF U-17 Championship: India Wins Title, Defeats Nepal 4-0 In Final

India put up a clinical performance to clinch the SAFF U-17 Championship title, defeating a 10-man Nepal 4-0 in the Final on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the Racecourse International Stadium, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. With this win, India retains the title. Boby Singh, Korou Singh, captain Vanlalpeka Guite, and Aman scored a goal each, to shape a resounding victory in India's favour. In the group league, Nepal defeated India 3-1. However, in the final, India looked a side eager to take complete charge of the proceedings right from the word go. They got off the blocks early in the match, looking to find the gaps in the Nepal defence, and managed to get the lead in the 18th minute through Boby, who headed it into the goal at the far post, after a good piece of play between Ricky Meetei and Vanlalpeka Guite, as the latter sailed a cross towards the eventual goalscorer.

SAFF Women's Championship: Indian Team Goes Down To Bangladesh

The Indian women's team suffered a 0-3 loss at the hands of Bangladesh in its third and final group match of the SAFF Women's Championship in Kathmandu on Tuesday. MS Jahan Shopna netted a brace for Bangladesh, while Srimoti Sarkar got one to her name, to hand the defeat to India. However, the defeat had no impact on India's semifinal qualification, as the Blue Tigresses had already booked their spot in the last four, where they are set to take on Nepal on Saturday at the same venue.

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India, Pakistan Clubbed In Same Group In Next Month's SAFF Cup

Pakistan To Participate In SAFF Football Tournament In Bengaluru

CAF, SAFF sign 5-year MoU to foster strong ties and football development

SAFF Women's Championship: India Lose To Nepal In Semi-Final Clash

SAFF Women's Championship: India lose to hosts Nepal in semi-final

India sweep past 10-man Nepal to win SAFF U-17 football championship

SAFF U-17 Championship: India Wins Title, Defeats Nepal 4-0 In Final

SAFF Women's Championship: Indian Team Goes Down To Bangladesh