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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Margao (Goa), June 3 (IANS) Hosts India booked their place in the final of the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 after edging past a resilient Bhutan 1-0 in the semifinal at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, Goa, on Wednesday.The victory sets up a title clash against defending champions Bangladesh, who earlier defeated Nepal 2-1 in the first semi-final. The final will take place on June 6 at 18:30 IST.Sanfida Nongrum scored the lone goal of India’s semifinal win in the 58th minute. H…
Margao (Goa), May 30 (IANS) Though both sides are assured of their places in the knock-out stage, there will be no shortage of intensity when hosts India face Bangladesh in their last Group B match of the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, Goa, on Sunday.With the Maldives, the third side in the group, losing both of its matches and crashing out of the tournament, India and Bangladesh have already qualified for the last four. Sunday’s clash will the…
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…