India in tough group in AFC Challenge Cup 2012
In the ceremony held today for the AFC Challenge Cup 2012 draw, the 2 groups were decided. India were placed alongside DPR Korea, Tajikistan and Philippines in the Group B. This is no doubt the group of death as 3 out...
Key Seniors Left Out of AFC Challenge Cup Qualifiers
Bhaichung Bhutia and Renedy Singh were omitted from the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) list of 44 probables for the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers next month. More than half the side comprises players from Indian Arrows.
Bhutia had announced...
Maldives announce squad for AFC Challenge Cup
Maldives have announced their AFC Challenge Cup, 2012 squad. Maldives are in Group A along with Nepal, Palestine and Turkmenistan. Maldives coach, Istvan Urbany, is hopeful for a good show and believes his team has the potential to win...
AFC Challenge Cup 2012: Phillipines lose 3-0 to Uzbekistan U23
The Azkals (Philippines national football team) have lost their first practice match in the Dubai training camp against Uzbekistan olympic team by a margin of 3-0.
The match took place at Maktoum Stadium, Al Nasr Sports Club in Dubai, which was...
AFC Challenge Cup: Biggest opportunity for Nepal
It is perhaps the most exciting time for football in Nepal. Having gained the rights for hosting AFC Challenge Cup 2012 might just be the push that was needed. This little spark, if channelized properly can create a big formiddable...
No AFC Challenge Cup for India?
The AFC Challenge Cup 2012 is less than 24 hours away but there is no hint of it being telecast in the Indian territory. If you are a foreigner, you will be surprised and if you are an Indian football...
Sunil Chhetri named captain of India for AFC Challenge Cup
Sunil Chhetri has been named as the captain of the Indian football team that is going to play in the upcoming AFC Challenge Cup. Also Syed Rahim Nabi has been named as his deputy in the squad. Announcing this,...
AFC Challenge Cup 2014 to be hosted by India?
India may be given the rights to host the AFC Challenge Cup 2014 football tournament. This biennial event is a competition for 2nd tier Asian footballing nations.
The AFC officials have recently visited the Barabati stadium in Cuttack to inspect...
India vs Tajikistan : India’ mistakes in the last encounter
India vs Tajikistan records so far has been extremely fair. India has played Tajikistan 3 times, winning once, drawing once and losing once. Last time the teams met for AFC Challenge Cup, on 9th March 2012, India lost the...
AFC Challenge Cup 2012: Philippines weakened as EPL and Danish Superliga players skip
The Azkals, as the Philippines national football team is called, will have a tough challenge in the AFC Challenge Cup as two hi-profile players based in Europe will not be available for their campaign.
The preparations of the team has...
