IFL 2025-26: Shillong Lajong cruise past Gokulam to move into top three

IANS | March 26, 2026 11:03 PM

Manjeri (Kerala), March 26 (IANS) Goals in each half from Everbrightson Sana Mylliempdah and Tremiki Lamurong guided Shillong Lajong FC to a comfortable 2-0 win over Gokulam Kerala FC in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri, Kerala, on Thursday.

Football: India start SAFF U20 Championship with victory over Pakistan

IANS | March 26, 2026 9:49 PM

Malé (Maldives), March 26 (IANS) A second-half brace from Omang Dodum guided the Indian U20 men's team to a convincing 3-0 victory over Pakistan in their opening Group B encounter of the SAFF U20 Championship 2026 in Malé on Thursday. The high-octane clash at the National Football Stadium in Malé saw the Blue Colts secure their spot in the semifinals while simultaneously eliminating Pakistan from the tournament.

India set to begin SAFF U20 campaign against rivals Pakistan

IANS | March 25, 2026 10:38 PM

Male (Maldives), March 25 (IANS) The India U20 men’s team will begin their SAFF U20 Football Championship campaign with a high-octane clash against Pakistan at the National Football Stadium in Malé on Thursday. An India-Pakistan encounter always carries added intensity, and with crucial group-stage stakes on the line, the opening fixture promises both drama and significance.

IFL 2025-26: Sreenidi Deccan cruise past Dempo to go top of table

IANS | March 25, 2026 10:07 PM

Hyderabad, March 25 (IANS) R Lalbiakliana, Hadi Idrissou, and Fabrice Kah Nkwoh scored a goal each as Sreenidi Deccan FC produced a clinical display to defeat Dempo SC 3-1 in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad on Wednesday. This helped Sreenidi move to the top of the table with 10 points from five matches, while Dempo SC remained at the bottom with two points.

AIFF Technical Committee recommends Indian coach for senior women’s national team

IANS | March 24, 2026 11:01 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The Technical Committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday recommended to the federation to appoint an Indian coach to manage the senior women’s national team, replacing Amelia Valverde. It also suggested that Renjith TA be appointed as the assistant coach of the senior men’s Indian football team.