Mahesh Gawali’s disciplined approach has taken India back to the AFC U20 Asian Cup after a 20-year wait. Following a 3-0 win over Bangladesh, Gawali anxiously watched Uzbekistan beat Syria before finally celebrating qualification with his coaching staff.
India Under-20 head coach Mahesh Gawali has named a 30-member squad for two friendly matches against Singapore in Bengaluru on August 3 and 6 as preparations continue for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers
India will face Bangladesh in the SAFF U-20 Championship final in Malé, aiming to defend their title. With both teams evenly matched and recent encounters closely fought, the summit clash promises an intense and competitive battle
The AIFF Technical Committee recommended considering Indian coaches for the senior women’s national team and appointed Renjith TA as assistant coach for the senior men’s team. A study group will assess U23 player performance for potential senior-level promotion
