Margao (Goa), June 6 (IANS) The Indian team’s wait finally got over as it reclaimed the SAFF Women’s Championship title after seven years, defeating defending champions Bangladesh 3-1 in a gripping final at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, Goa, on Saturday.Pyari Xaxa gave India the lead in the 42nd minute before Ritu Porna Chakma equalised in first-half stoppage time. Sanfida Nongrum restored the Blue Tigresses’ advantage just 40 seconds into the second half, while substitute Lyn…
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New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Indian women’s national team secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Malawi in the third-place play-off of the FIFA Series 2026 at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Wednesday.Astam Oraon (18′), Aveka Singh (45+1′), and substitute Priyadharshini Selladurai (84′) were on target for the Blue Tigresses, while Khumalo Ireen (42′) and Henry Deborah (60′) scored for Malawi.India started brightly, enjoying early possession. Their attacking intent paid off in the 18t…
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday retained eight seasoned players, who were part of the teams in the previous edition, and included six uncapped players in the 26-member Indian women’s senior squad, which will represent the country in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, to be played in Australia.Placed in Group C, India will begin their campaign against Vietnam on March 4 at the Perth Rectangular Stadium at 16:30 IST, followed by a meeting against Japan on M…
Kalyani (West Bengal), Jan 6 (IANS) East Bengal FC made it five wins in as many matches, as they brushed past Kickstart FC 5-0 at the Kalyani Stadium in Kalyani on Tuesday.Fazila Ikwaput (15’, 73’) netted two, while Resty Nanziri (45+2’), Sulanjana Raul (60’), and Astam Oraon (62’) scored one each for the Moshal Girls, who are now at the top of the table with 15 points from five games, two ahead of nearest rivals with a game in hand. Kickstart remain in the drop zone in seventh with th…