The AIFF Executive Committee has confirmed India's participation in the Brazil international friendly and the FIFA ASEAN Cup, approved Bibiano Fernandes as India Under-15 coach, retained the existing Santosh Trophy format and cleared the federation's 2026-27 budget.
India Under-17 men’s national team head coach Bibiano Fernandes announced the 23-member squad for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia. The Blue Colts, currently training in Doha, will face Australia and Uzbekistan in Group D of the tournament beginning this month
India’s U17 men’s team will play three friendly matches in Thailand against Thailand, Indonesia and Korea Republic as part of preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup, following a series of international exposure games earlier this year
India lifted its seventh SAFF Under-17 Championship title in Colombo, with head coach Bibiano Fernandes securing his fifth SAFF crown. The Goan tactician’s journey reflects a commitment to process-driven coaching and youth development. His philosophy, rooted in realism and match-day readiness, continues to shape the future of Indian football.
India held its nerves in an exciting final to score a 4-3 win against Bangladesh via penalties to successfully defend the SAFF football championship (under-19) at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia (Arunachal Pradesh) on Sunday
India takes on Bangladesh in the SAFF under-19 football championship final at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia with the target of extending its record of wins in the age groups having won the under-15, 16, 17 twice each and the under-18, 19 and 20 once each
Rain threat looms large as India takes on Maldives in the second semifinal of the SAFF under-19 football championship at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia (Arunachal Pradesh) on Friday under floodlights
India, having already booked their place in the SAFF U19 Championship semi-finals, will aim to secure top spot in Group B when they face Nepal on Tuesday at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia (Arunachal Pradesh)
India has been drawn in Group B of the championship, alongside Nepal and Sri Lanka, and will begin their campaign on May 9 against the latter, at the Golden Jubilee Stadium, at 7.30 pm IST. The matches will be streamed live on Sportzworkz's YouTube channel
