India u-22 footballers ‘enjoying’ sessions in the Preparatory Camp
NEW DELHI: The Preparatory Camp of Indian U-22 squad for the U-22 Asian Cup Qualifiers is in full swing at the Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi. Head Coach Arthur Papas is stressing on the new formation – the 1-4-3-3,...
India take on UAE in the AFC U-22 championship (Q)
MUSCAT: The boys dressed up, put on their goggles and moved out. After a morning recovery session, Tuesday was an off day for them. Papas felt they ought to get out of the routine and feel fresh; hence casuals were...
AFC U22: India vs Oman – a must win game!
I never imagined I would be writing this kind of an article at this point of time while India was preparing for it. No one did. Who would have fancied the chances of a team ranked 164 in a...
AFC U22 Championship (Q): India to open against Lebanon
INDIA U22 vs LEBANON U22
Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex
5pm Local Time, 6:30pm IST
India U22 team, The Blue Cubs, open their campaign against Lebanon to qualify for AFC U22 Championship today in the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman.
While Lebanese senior...
“Exciting times lie ahead for all of Indian Football” – Arthur Papas
India u-22 bowed out of the AFC u-22 Championships (Q) after a heartbreaking last 45 minutes where they conceded 4 goals, till then they were in a race to qualify. However, the team has earned accolades not only from...
“I can promise I will give my utmost to help Indian football” – Arthur...
MUSCAT: A heat wave greeted the India Team for the U-22 AFC Championship as they landed in Muscat on Thursday (June 21 morning). The boys who have been preparing for over a week at the Al Wasl Campus in Dubai...
Match Report: Gallant India lose 1-2 to Iraq, win hearts of Indian football fans
They are 74, we are 164 in FIFA Rankings. They are Asian powerhouse, we are minnows. They have won Asia Cup in 2007, we managed to qualify just once in four decades.
But all that didn't count when Papa's (read Arthur Papas)...
AFC U22 Championship: India to play for a win against Iraq
India U22 vs Iraq U22
Royal Oman Police Stadium, Muscat
7:45pm Local Time, 9:15pm IST
Spirited India U22 football team face strong Iraq U22 side today in their second match of the AFC U22 Championship Qualifiers in the Royal Oman Police Stadium.
In...
Match Report: India start AFC U22 campaign with a 5-2 win over Lebanon
India 5 (Manandeep – 16', Alwyn George – 39', 55'; Jeje – 71', 90')
Lebanon 2 (Omar Kurdi – 48'; Abdul Fattah – 70')
It was a tribute, the best that one can give to his...
India u-22 squad lands in New Delhi
The Indian U-22 squad for the Asian Cup Qualifiers landed in New Delhi on Friday morning.
Chief Coach Arthur Papas who took charge of the team opted for an evening swimming pool session.
He also had a meeting with...