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Swami Vivekananda U20 NFC: SAI sink Nagaland on penalties to seal semis spot
Narainpur, April 25: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) entered the semifinals of the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men's National Football Championship (NFC) 2025, as they beat Nagaland in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw at the end of 120 minutes, at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, on Friday.
Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's: Nagaland continue winning ways, M.P eliminated after losing to Haryana
Narainpur, April 21: Nagaland registered their second win in as many matches when they edged past Bengal 1-0 in Group H in the Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's National Football Championship at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground, on Monday.
Football: Bibiano Fernandes names 35 probables for SAFF U19 Championship
New Delhi, April 19: India U19 men's team head coach Bibiano Fernandes, on Saturday, announced 35 probables for the upcoming SAFF U19 Championship that will be held in Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh, from May 9 to 18. All matches will be played at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia.
Delhi massacre Chandigarh to enter Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's NFC semifinals
Narainpur: , April 17 (IANS) Defending champions Delhi stormed into the semi-finals of the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men's National Football Championship 2025, when they beat Chandigarh 8-0 at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Jharkhand, Punjab FC crowned champions of Dream Sports Championship Football 2025
Panaji, April 16: On Tuesday, the renowned RAIA Sports Ground in Goa hosted the grand finale of the Dream Sports Championship Football 2025 National Finals, witnessing remarkable talent and competitive spirit from young footballers across the country. The tournament saw Jharkhand FA triumph in the girls' category while Punjab FC successfully defended their title in the boys' category.
Jharkhand, Punjab FC crowned DSC 2025 champions
Goa, April 16: RAIA Sports Ground played host to the grand finale of the Dream Sports Championship Football 2025 National Final. The tournament saw Jharkhand FA triumph in the girls' category while Punjab FC successfully defended their title in the boys' category.
Punjab FC wins ISL award for Best Elite Youth Program
Mohali, April 14: Punjab FC has been awarded the Indian Super League Award for Best Elite Youth Program for the 2024-25 season, in recognition of the club's outstanding contribution to youth development and its successful integration of academy players into the senior team.
Chandigarh records significant victory on first day of Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's NFC
Narayanpur, April 10: The second edition of the Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's National Football Championship kicked off with two Group E matches at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, on Thursday, April 10, 2025, as per the AIFF Media Team.
Chandigarh register big win on opening day of Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's NFC
Narainpur, April 10: The second edition of the Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's National Football Championship kicked off with two Group E matches at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, on Thursday.
Norwich City held to draw, Punjab FC triumph over SESA in DSC Football 2025 National Finals
New Delhi, April 8: Norwich City FC settled for a 2-2 draw against Guwahati's Football 4 Change to end an entertaining Day 1 of the Dream Sports Championship Football 2025 national finals on Tuesday. In the second evening fixture of the U-17 tournament, Punjab FC overcame SESA FA 3-1, led by star striker Vishal Yadav's brace.
Dream Sports Championship Football 2025 national finals kicks off with Dempo SC vs Chennaiyin FC
Panaji, April 7: The Dream Sports Championship Football 2025 National Finals is scheduled to kick off in Goa on April 8. The boys' National Finals will feature eight teams, divided into two groups, battling out for the ultimate glory, and the girls' National Finals--taking place for the first time--will also feature eight teams fighting for the trophy.
Dream Sports Championship brings international challenge to Football National Finals
Panaji, April 2: The highly anticipated National Finals of the Dream Sports Championship Football 2025 -- an initiative of the Dream Sports Foundation (DSF) -- will kick off in Goa on April 8. In a major development, the renowned English football team Norwich City FC's Youth Team will be participating in the tournament's second edition.
Bhaichung Bhutia, Subrata Paul to grace DSC football national finals in Goa
Goa, April 2: The highly anticipated National Finals of the Dream Sports Championship Football 2025 will kick off in Goa on April 8. In a major development, renowned English football team Norwich City FC’s Youth Team will be participating in the tournament's second edition, where football legends Bhaichung Bhutia and Subrata Paul will grace the occasion.
Punjab FC's rising star: Viswajeet Yadav's journey from young footballer to DSC winner
New Delhi, March 12: At just 17 years old, Punjab FC's U-17 goalkeeper Viswajeet Yadav is already making a name for himself in football. He won the Dream Sports Championship U-17 Football Tournament in 2024, where he was also named the best goalkeeper of the tournament.
Hosts India drawn with Nepal, Sri Lanka in SAFF U19 Championship 2025
New Delhi, March 11: Hosts India were drawn alongside Nepal and Sri Lanka in Group B of the SAFF U19 Championship 2025 in the draw conducted in Kathmandu, Nepal.
AFC U20 Asian Cup: Australia lift maiden title with thrilling win over Saudi Arabia on penalties
Shenzhen, March 1: Australia triumphed in a dramatic AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025 final, defeating Saudi Arabia 5-4 on penalties after a tense 1-1 draw following 120 minutes of play at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium in Shenzhen.
AFC U20 Asian Cup final: Australia eye maiden title against four-time champs Saudi Arabia
Shenzhen, Feb 28: The AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025 final between Australia and Saudi Arabia promises to be a tactical battle between familiar foes at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium on Saturday.
India U20 women gear up for tough Russian test in concluding Pink Youth Cup tie
Manavgat (Turkiye), Feb 24: Having won their first two matches at the Pink Ladies U20 Youth Cup, the Indian U20 women's team will take on Russia in the third and final friendly match at the Emirhan Sports Centre here on Tuesday.
Youth Cup: Alexandersson wants his players to show big heart while playing for India
Manavgat (Turkiye), Feb 18: The Indian U20 women's team will take on Jordan in the first match of the Pink Ladies U20 Youth Cup at the Emirhan Sports Centre here on Wednesday. For India, this friendly tournament is part of their preparations for the SAFF U20 Women's Championship (July) and the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers (August).
SESA Football Academy win Goa Regional Round in shoot-out against Dempo SC
Panaji, February 14: SESA Football Academy qualified for the National Finals of the Dream Sports Championship 2025 after a tough battle against Dempo SC in the Goa regional round finals at the Fields of Dreams on Friday.
Dream Sports Championship Regional Round Finals: Punjab FC, Chennaiyin FC, Mohun Bagan SG book their berth
New Delhi, February 8: The Dream Sports Championship (DSC) has concluded its regional rounds across four cities, with Punjab FC (Delhi), Chennaiyin FC (Bengaluru), Reliance Foundation Young Champs (Mumbai), and Mohun Bagan Super Giant (Kolkata) emerged as winners to secure their spots in the National Finals of the U-17 Football Tournament, scheduled for April 2025 in Goa, as per the DSC press release.
Joy for ISL, I-League club youth teams; U17 Football tournament returns for 2nd edition as girls division makes debut
Mumbai, January 29: The Dream Sports Championship (DSC) is returning for its second year with a significant expansion - the addition of a girls' category. The tournament, which kicks off next month, will span six cities across India and aims to provide a platform for young footballers to compete at a national level, according to a release from Dream Sports Foundation.
Chennaiyin FC, Norwich City FC kick off inter-school football championship to boost grassroots football in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, January 22: Chennaiyin FC, partnering with Norwich City FC, will host the CFC-NCFC Inter-School Football Championship 2025, focused on advancing grassroots football in Tamil Nadu. To be held at MCC School (Chetpet), the competition starts Friday, featuring 64 total teams competing in the Under-12 and Under-14 categories; also providing the players a platform to showcase their skills to club academy scouts.
Mumbai City FC announces season 2 of AIFF Blue Cubs League
Mumbai, Jan 16: Continuing with its commitment to nurturing and developing talent and building on its mission to invest in grassroots football, Mumbai City FC has announced the start of Season 2 of the AIFF Blue Cubs League 2024-2025.
Pune teams, players shine at South United Football Club's Inter-City tournament
Bengaluru, January 15: Teams from Pune secured four out of the five titles across the different age categories in the inaugural SUFC Inter-City Tournament, where kids from South United Football Academy's Bengaluru and Pune competed against each other at the Club's state of the art facility in Ulsoor, Bengaluru.
Pune teams dominate at South United FC Inter-City tournament
Bengaluru, Jan 14: Teams from Pune secured four out of the five titles across the different age categories in the inaugural SUFC Inter-City Tournament, where kids from South United Football Academy’s Bengaluru and Pune competed against each other at the club’s state-of-the-art facility in Ulsoor.