Asian Cup Qualifier News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Chhetri scores on return to end 15-month winless drought as India beat Maldives 3-0
Shillong, March 19: India secured their first victory under coach Manolo Marquez with a dominant 3-0 win over the Maldives at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Wednesday. The match, which was India's first win since November 2023, was a comprehensive display that featured goals from Sunil Chhetri, Liston Colaco, and a header from Rahul Bheke.
Sunil Chhetri comes out of retirement, to play in March FIFA Window
New Delhi, March 6: Legendary Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri has come out of retirement from international football following a discussion with head coach Manolo Marquez, who emphasised the need for the star player to make a comeback as India gears up for Asian Cup qualification.
India U20 women end Pink Youth Cup campaign with three-goal defeat to Russia
Manavgat (Turkiye), Feb 25: The India U20 women's team ended its campaign in the Pink Ladies Youth Cup with a 0-3 defeat to Russia at the Emirhan Sports Center on Tuesday. Russia scored twice inside the first 17 minutes and added another soon after the restart before India created a handful of opportunities to get on the scoresheet but ultimately came out empty-handed.
Alexandersson-led India U17 women's team completes first training camp of 2025
New Delhi, Feb 14: Led by Swedish coach Joakim Alexandersson, the India U17 women's team completed their first training camp of 2025 at The Sports School in Kanakapura, near Bengaluru. The 32 players took part in the month-long camp in preparation for the SAFF U17 Women's Championship and the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers, scheduled to be held in September and October 2025.
Shillong to host Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh in March
New Delhi, Feb 11: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong, Meghalaya, will host the India senior men's national football team in the two matches that they will play during the March FIFA International Window, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Tuesday.
Last minute dagger ends India's winless campaign at AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers
Yogyakarta (Indonesia), Jan 19: India dished out a vastly improved display before being edged out by Kyrgyzstan 3-4 in their concluding Group B tie of the AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers on Sunday.