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Kerala, Punjab, Services and Railways advanced to the semi-finals of the 79th Santosh Trophy after winning their quarter-final matches in Dhakuakhana and Silapathar. The semi-finals will be played on February 5, with matches streamed live on FIFA+

Former India and East Bengal defender Ilyas Pasha passed away aged 61 after a long illness. A calm and reliable right wing-back, he earned eight international caps and won multiple trophies with East Bengal, leaving a lasting legacy in Indian football

The 79th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy will be hosted by Assam for the seventh time. Matches will be played in Dhakuakhana, Dhemaji and Silapathar, with 12 teams competing. The final is scheduled for February 8, streamed live on FIFA+

The 79th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy will conclude in Assam in January 2026. Thirty-five teams will play group stages across nine venues from December 15 to 26, with Dhakuakhana and Dhemaji hosting the final round

Hyderabad FC's move to Delhi disappoints local football stalwarts Shabbir Ali and Victor Amalraj. The decision is a blow to Telangana's young talent, diminishing their ISL dreams and Hyderabad's football legacy felt many

Head coach Sanjoy Sen reflected on the journey to the title, singling out honesty and dedication as the keys to success

Robi Hansda scored the only goal of the match in the added time of the second half at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium

The two states, both regarded as Indian football powerhouses, are no strangers to the pinnacle of the national championships. West Bengal is preparing for a record 47th final, while Kerala is on the brink of playing their 16th summit clash.

In the second half, Services fought back, reducing the margin in the 53rd minute when substitute Bikash Thapa scored. The goal dramatically shifted the momentum in Services' favour, and their resurgence was evident as they pressed to score again

Tamil Nadu took the lead in the 25th minute through Romario Jesuraj. This marked Tamil Nadu’s third draw, ending their campaign in last place with three points, while Kerala topped the group with 13 points.

Goa, who entered the match on the back of two losses and just one win, were hoping for a better result, but Damanbhalang Chyne’s penalty in the 89th minute earned Meghalaya a place in the last eight

This was Services' third straight victory as they beat 10-man Rajasthan to move to nine points and confirm their place in the top four of the six-team group.

Kerala maintained their perfect run in Group B with a 2-0 win over Odisha, cementing their position at the top of the Group B table with nine points from three matches in the final round of the 78th Senior National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy at Deccan Arena on Thursday.

In the other Group A match, Jammu and Kashmir drew with Manipur 1-1. Bengal, 32-time champions, accumulated nine points from three matches

Goals from Rahul Mukhi (60th minute) and Kartik Hantal (64th) in the second half helped Odisha bounce back from their previous defeat against Delhi

Title holders Services and former champions West Bengal registered dominant victories in Group A matches of the final round of the 78th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy at Deccan Arena, Hyderabad, on Monday.

In a thrilling contest that saw seven goals exchanged, Kerala edged past Goa with a scoreline of 4-3 in the 78th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy at the Deccan Arena, Hyderabad on Sunday.

Hyderabad is all set to host the final round of the 78th Senior National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy, kicking off on Saturday. This marks the return of the prestigious tournament to the City of Pearls after 57 years, with the last edition hosted in 1966-67.

Twelve teams -- nine winners from the group stage, two finalists from last season (Services and Goa) and hosts Telangana -- are divided into two groups of six each.

The 77th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy's final round takes place at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh, spanning from February 21 to March 9, 2024.