Search For "saff championship"
"We are improving from game to game...": Indian football coach Igor Stimac
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The ongoing SAFF Championship has been dubbed as one of the most competitive editions in the tournament's history, and the frantic encounter between India and Kuwait was a testament to that. It may have ended in heartbreak for the Blue Tigers, who were en route to a deserving victory until a
Read More
India climbs to 100th spot in latest FIFA Men's Football rankings
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Twitter handle of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) shared this news with the fans.
Read More
SAFF Championship 2023: Bangladesh make short work of Bhutan, to meet Kuwa
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Bangladesh, who finished second in the group, will face Group A toppers Kuwait in the semi-finals, on Saturday. India will play Lebanon in the other semi-final on the same day.
Read More
Sunil Chhetri was running like a 21-year-old: Mahesh Gawli praises Indian
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Indian men's football team assistant coach Mahesh Gawli hailed Sunil Chhetri for his performance in the SAFF Championship match against Kuwait, saying that he was "running like a 21-year-old"
Read More
"Unbeaten run that we want to keep as long as possible": Chhetri on 1-1 dr
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Following his side's 1-1 draw against Kuwait in their SAFF Championship match, Indian skipper Sunil Chhetri hoped that Anwar Ali, who scored an own goal that spoilt India's chances of securing a win, will move on and that the episode was now in the past
Read More
SAFF Championship: Lebanon beat Maldives 1-0, set up SF clash with India
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Lebanon has topped the group with an all-win record in the four-team group. With this win, Lebanon set up a semi-final clash with India to be played on Saturday, July 1, 2023. The two teams met recently in the final of the Intercontinental Cup in Bhubaneswar, where India emerged the winners.
Read More
SAFF Championship: India, Kuwait play out 1-1 draw, Anwar Ali spoils Blue
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
In what was a high-tempo and high-tempered contest from start to finish, Sunil Chhetri's 92nd international goal, a clinical volley put India ahead at the stroke of half-time. However, an unfortunate own goal from Anwar Ali in second-half injury time put a heartbreaking and unfortunate end t
Read More
SAFF Championship 2023: Nepal manage a win at last; Pakistan left empty-ha
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Nepal finished their campaign with three points from as many matches, Pakistan are returning home without a point in their kitty. India and Kuwait have already qualified for the semi-finals from this group.
Read More
"If it's a draw, so be it," says India head coach Igor Stimac ahead of cla
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
"If it's a draw, so be it. We'll still go out to ensure we progress from the semi-finals. We need to look at the tournament as a whole. If it's possible to win every game, it's even better. If not, the final aim is always to win the title," head coach Igor Stimac said.
Read More
It's important to have trust, belief from coach: India midfielder Sahal Ab
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The midfielder also admits that it won't be a cakewalk for India to defend the title but also mentions that there is no extra pressure on the team.
Read More
SAFF Championship: India to face stiff challenge from Kuwait in their last
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Stimac served his one-match suspension in the last game against Nepal, where the Blue Tigers made sure not to feel his absence and ran out 2-0 winners.
Read More
SAFF Championship: Bangladesh keep hopes alive with 3-1 victory over Maldi
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
After having lost the first match against Lebanon, the team from Dhaka was desperate for three points to stay afloat in the tournament.
Read More