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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 thrashed Mongolia 13-0 in their biggest AFC Women’s Cup win, yet coach Crispin Chettri believes the team can improve ahead of crucial qualifiers, including the clash with hosts Thailand

The next challenge on the road to Saudi Arabia 2027 is Hong Kong, a side led by former Bengaluru FC coach Ashley Westwood. India had beaten Hong Kong 4-0 in Kolkata during the qualifiers for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup

Mahesh Naorem scored but a diving Sandhu saved Kuwait captain Khaled Hajiah's shot to the wild celebration of the home fans and at the India dug out

India will be playing in the final of the regional tournament for the 13th time and ninth on the trot

Sunil Chhetri worked his magic but India had to split points with Kuwait after an acrimonious 1-1 draw

India will face their sternest test in the SAFF Championship football when they face formidable Kuwait

Captain Sunil Chhetri found the target yet again as India beat a spirited Nepal 2-0 in their second group match

Sunil Chhetri became the second-highest Asian goal-scorer in international football