Airtel to sponsor I-league
In a surprising and hugely positive move Airtel has been roped in as the title sponsor of I-league!
Here is not short note from AIFF on Airtel’s decision to sponsor I-league : Airtel roped in as I-League’s Title Sponsor
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From the battle field – Amad Ahmad Al Kaddour from Syria plays for Churchill Brothers
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Syrian footballer Amad Ahmad Al Kaddour has signed for Churchill Brothers for the upcoming season of I-league. The talented forward spoke to DNA about the ongoing civil strife in his nation. He is from Aleppo, a city which has been featuring in international news very often these days as it it a city where fierce battle between the opposition and Syrian Army is taking place.
While football is the top sport in Syria, the ongoing civil strife has forced footballers to move abroad to ply their trade. He recounted the horror of getting hit by missiles and gunfire while practicing in Aleppo.
Read more : Syrian football striker Amad Ahmad Al Kaddour urges Indians to pray for the safety of his family back home
Will a Kerala team participate in Federation cup?
With Kerala being the hosts for the next Federation Cup, the big question is will a Kerala team get to participate?
With no team in the fray for I-league and no team reaching the final stages of I-league second division last time around, technically there is no place for any Kerala team in the Federation Cup.
If Malayalam media reports are to go by, Kerala FA will be placing a request to AIFF to include a Kerala team for Federation Cup. Kerala Police, SBT and Eagles FC are the names that are being touted. AIFF’s indifference towards departmental clubs means, if a slot is allowed, Eagles FC has a fair chance to make it.
Manjeri, in Malappuram district would be the venue if the ongoing stadium construction gets completed by the time of the championship.
23-member U-16 Squad to leave for Kuwait on Thursday
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The 23-member Indian U-16 National Squad for the AFC U-16 Championship (Qualifiers) to be held in Kuwait from September 21has been announced.
The Squad, who have been crowned SAFF Champions recently, will be leaving for Kuwait City, on Thursday (September 19, 2013).
The Boys will be coached by Goutam Ghosh.
The 23-member Squad is as follows:
Goalkeepers: Anuj Kumar (Uttar Pradesh), Subrata Das (West Bengal), M Dheeraj Singh (Manipur)
Defenders: M Jayananda Singh (Manipur), Jerry Lalrinzuala (Mizoram), T Kishan Singh (Manipur), Prosenjit Chakraborty (West Bengal), Amit Tudu (West Bengal), Amey Ranawade (Maharashtra), Krishanu Santra (West Bengal)
Midfielders: Bugde Vineet Bikas (Goa), Bodo Baoringdao (Assam), Kyntiew Kharlukhi (Meghalaya), Surya Tirkey (Jharkhand), Anirudh Thapa (Uttarakhand), Deependra Singh Negi (Uttarakhand), Aaron Franklin (Goa), Laishram Bedashwor Singh (Manipur), Nuruddin (Uttar Pradesh), Hoble Kapil Satish (Goa)
Forwards: Nijwm Muchahary (Assam) Edmund Lalrindika (Mizoram), Krishna Pandit (Chandigarh).
Head Coach: Goutam Ghosh
Content and picture courtesy: http://www.the-aiff.com
Bengaluru FC I-League match tickets available on Bookmyshow.com
Tickets for the I-league matches of Bengaluru FC that will take place at the Sri Kanteerava Stadium is now available for purchase on bookmyshow.com.
Tickets are definitely affordable and starts from Rs. 40 and the costliest one priced at Rs.1200.
This is a great initiative to attract fans from the IT city, who also wouldn’t want to take the hassles of purchasing tickets at the stadium counter.
Buy I-League match tickets Bengaluru FC : Bookmyshow
Shillong Lajong releases their squad for I-League
Shillong Lajong FC today released the names of its squad for 2013-14 season.
“These are the registered players in the I-League. The Club is also happy to announce that Minchol Son and Wailadmi Passah is the Captain and Vice-Captain of the Club respectively for the I-League 2013-14 Season,” the club said in a statement.
The team will be departing for Goa tomorrow and will take on Dempo in their first I-League match on the 22nd September, Sunday.
Captian – Minchol Son
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The full list is given below:
Lalthuammawia Ralte, Vinay Singh, Kunzang Bhutia, Minchol Son, Wailadmi Passah, Kh. Jibon Singh, Robin Gurung, C.Lallawmzuala, Lalchhuanmawia Fanai, Taisuke Matsugae, Boithang Haokip, Seikhohao Tuboi, Lalramluaha Hmar, Singham Subash Singh, Cornell Glen, Uilliams Souza Silva, Samuel Shadap, Lalrammuana, Rakesh Pradhan, Ongnam Milan Singh
Source : Shillong Lajong FC releases team list for 2013-14 season
Delhi and Maharashtra announce squad for Junior National Championship
Delhi and Maharashtra announced squads for the 49th Junior National Football Championship, for BC Roy Trophy.
Delhi Squad :
Goalkeepers: Varun Bisht, Raju Kumar, Zameer. Defenders: Gaurav Nora, Rishabh Bhandari, Asish Rai, Mukul Mawari, Mannan Balooni.
Midfielders: Rohhit Kumar (captain), Basant, Akash Prasad, Vivek Chhetri, Vijay Malhotra, Shashwat Dev, Hrithik Arora.
Forwards: Safwan Hashmi, Saurav Rawat, Rpshan C, Nitin Joshi, Jai Minocha, Vikrant Bhati.
Delhi is grouped in Tier-I along with Jharkhand, Assam and Tamil Nadu. Delhi’s first match is against Assam on September 20th.
Maharashtra Squad:
Unmed Kumar at, Abhishek Thote, Ebad Ansari, Rohnit Jain, Kartik Yenurkar, Shahu Mandlik, Maz Ansari, Rahul Das, Shushant Jadhav, Kunal Kunder, Sagar Yadav, Advait Shinde, Ashish Sharma, Jitendra Bining, Vineel Poojary, Ashotosh Bane, Gulsher Ansari, Salim Shaikh, Shoaib Ansari, Sagar Waghela (From wifa.in)
Maharashtra plays their first match against Bihar on September 19th.
I-league matches on Ten Action +
The official I-league twitter account has confirmed that the following two matches will be telecast on Ten Action + on the opening weekend.
| 21-Sep | 4.00 pm | Churchill Brothers | vs | Salgaocar FC | Ten Action+ |
| 22-Sep | 4.00 pm | Bengaluru FC | vs | Mohun Bagan | Ten Action+ |
Sahil Tavora moves from Sesa Football Academy to Dempo SC
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Sesa Football Academy’s Sahil Tavora will move to Dempo SC after the youngster impressed Dempo SC coach Arthur Papas.
“I am really impressed with Sahil. Good and young players are hard to find these days,” said Papas.
The 18 year old midfielder will be vying for a place in in Dempo’s I-league squad. He is ineligible to represent Dempo in the ongoing Goa Pro-League
The above quote is sourced from the following article – Sesa’s Sahil to move over to Dempo Sports Club
Nabi to travel to USA on Friday
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Nabi will be traveling to USA to have trials with MLS club DC united on Friday, 20th September. He will have around a week to prove his worth to the MLS club.
Reports suggests that Nabi was optimistic about a positive outcome on the ongoing impasse between IMG-Reliance and the I-league clubs.
Read more : Nabi goes for trial at top MLS club