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...
India to play Azerbaijan and Oman to warm up for AFC Challenge Cup
In preparation for the forthcoming AFC Challenge Cup to be held in Kathmandu from March 8, 2012, the All India Football Federation confirms the following two away International Friendlies for Team India.
1. India vs Oman in Muscat on February 23,...
India is capable of winning AFC Challenge Cup: Rahim Nabi
National Football Team vice-captain Syed Rahim Nabi stays a versatile player. As India get ready to make a mark at the AFC Challenge Cup, Nabi spoke at length to www.the-aiff.com about his role, the preparation and other relevant issues.
How...
AFC Challenge Cup: Philippines trounce Al Ahli of Qatar 3-1
The Philippines national football team, the Azkals, played with a compact defense and agile attack to defeat Al Ahli SC of Qatar 3-1 in a practice match today.
Bouncing back from a 3-0 defeat against Uzbekistan U23, they have shown...
AFC Challenge Cup: Confident India get ready for Tajikistan challenge
KATHMANDU: A new day – a new start -- a new tournament. The ‘Blue’ are all set to begin their campaign in the AFC Challenge Cup. The first match is against Tajikistan whom India had defeated 4-1 in 2008 in...
Azkals give a tough fight to Australia U-23 team, loses 0-1
In their last football friendly in the preparatory camp in Dubai, the Azkals gave a brave fight to the Australian Olympic team but lost 0-1.
The goal for Australia was scored by Jason Hoffman due to a defensive blunder by the Philippines. After that...
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...
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,...
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...
Indian football team may play against Blackburn Rovers
There's some unconfirmed news that Indian Football Team may travel to England this February to prepare for AFC Challenge cup.
The trip will be for 10 days, where India may play couple of matches against English Premier League team Blackburn...
