I-League 2023-24: Real Kashmir stun table-toppers Mohammedan Sporting 3-0 on home turf

IANS | February 4, 2024 11:18 PM

Naihati (West Bengal), Feb 4 (IANS) Real Kashmir returned to winning ways in the I-League as they defeated a 10-man Mohammedan Sporting 3-0 at the Naihati Bankimanjali Stadium in West Bengal on Sunday. For Real Kashmir, Gnohere Krizo scored a brace after Shaher Shaheen netted the opening goal. All three goals came in the second half. Mohammedan Sporting’s Joseph Adjei was given marching orders in the second half.

SAFF U-19 Women's C'ship: New stars Sibani, Pooja eager to do an encore against Bangladesh

IANS | February 3, 2024 9:47 PM

Dhaka, Feb 3 (IANS) With 10 goals including two hat-tricks, the Indian women's U19 squad started with a bang in their opening match against Bhutan in the SAFF U-19 Women's Football Championship in Dhaka, marking a commanding beginning for the Young Tigresses. It was also a performance worth remembering for two debutantes, Sibani Devi and Pooja, both of whom scored three goals each in that eventful match.

ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City bolster defense by signing Syrian international Thaer Krouma

IANS | February 3, 2024 7:21 PM

Mumbai, Feb 3 (IANS) Mumbai City FC have bolstered their defense by signing defender Thaer Krouma, the Syrian international joining the Islanders on a short-term contract until the end of the 2023-24 season. The experienced centre-back has played most of his football in his home country of Syria. In addition to this, he has also plied his trade in the topflight divisions of Iraq, Lebanon and Bahrain.

AFC Asian Cup: Son Heung-min drags S. Korea into semifinals

IANS | February 3, 2024 9:42 AM

Doha, Feb 3 (IANS) Captain Son Heung-min won a stoppage-time penalty and scored an extra-time free-kick on Friday night to propel South Korea to the AFC Asian Cup semifinals following a 2-1 comeback victory over Australia.