New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The second phase of the Indian Women’s League 2025-26 will kick off on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Kolkata.The proceedings will start with East Bengal FC versus Sribhumi FC, a fixture rescheduled from Phase 1, at the East Bengal Ground on April 27 at 19:00 IST.Phase 1, which was held from December 20, 2025, to January 9, 2026, saw 27 matches. The league took a hiatus of more than three months to allow player availability for the senior and U20 women’s national team…
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Raipur, April 2 (IANS) When Kiran Pisda stepped into the goal for the penalty shootout against Arunachal Pradesh in the semi-finals of the Khelo India Tribal Games, she drew on all her experience handling challenges and setbacks, which only strengthened her resilience. At 24, Kiran likely reaches the height of her skills and abilities. She has already competed in league football across Europe and is now close to earning her spot on the Indian team for major international tournaments.However, the…
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The All India Football Federation, on Friday, opened the bids for the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Commercial Rights Relating to Competitions and Properties Owned by AIFF. Rights for the Indian Super League (ISL), Federation Cup (formerly Super Cup), the Indian Women’s League (IWL), and the IWL 2 were bid on.Bids were received from three organisations. FanCode and Genius Sports submitted bids for the commercial rights relating to the Indian Super League and the Fed…
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Former general secretary of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Kushal Das passed away here on Friday at the age of 66. He is survived by his wife and two sons. Das, who served the federation for 12 years, took charge as the AIFF general secretary in November 2010. Before joining AIFF, Das served as the chief financial officer of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in Dubai.He oversaw landmark events and structural changes that helped raise the profile of the …
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) When Sanfida Nongrum found the net in the 52nd minute after coming off the bench at half-time against Vietnam in India’s opening match, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 at the Perth Rectangular Stadium, it marked the return of an Indian goal at the continental showpiece and announced the arrival of a new face on the international stage. But an injury-time goal condemned India to a 1-2 defeat against Vietnam in their first match in Group C of the AFC Women’…
Kolkata, Jan 9 (IANS) There was no slowing down Sethu FC as the Madurai-based side powered its way to a 4-1 victory against Garhwal United FC in a 2025-26 Indian Women’s League (IWL) clash at the National Centre of Excellence in Kolkata on Friday.After a barren first half, a devastating 10-minute spell in the second period turned the contest decisively in Sethu’s favour. Dhurga P. broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute, Malavika P. doubled the advantage in the 60th, and Lynda Kom Serto struck…
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Top domestic football club, Odisha FC, is undergoing a period of transition at the top, with CEO Raj Athwal stepping down from his role just four days after the club mutually parted ways with head coach Sergio Lobera. The club confirmed Athwal’s departure in an official statement, noting that the decision was communicated by the CEO and accepted by the management.“Odisha FC can confirm that CEO Raj Athwal has informed the club management of his decision to move on, a…
Kolkata, Dec 27 (IANS) Nita Football Academy continued their impressive run in the Indian Women’s League 2025-26, defeating Kickstart FC 5-0 at the National Centre of Excellence on Saturday.Pyari Xaxa (2’, 31’, 76’) scored her second hat-trick in as many matches, helping her side take the game away from Kickstart in the first half itself. Nita FA’s Togolese forward Amiratou N’Djambara (38’) and India U20 international Neha (64’) scored one each.Nita FA remain at the top of the le…
Kolkata, Dec 20 (IANS) Former champions Sethu FC began their 2025-26 Indian Women’s League campaign on a positive note, coming from behind to register a 2-1 victory over Kickstart FC at the AIFF National Centre of Excellence in Kolkata on Saturday. The contest was an engaging one from the outset, with both teams showing attacking intent and a willingness to play on the front foot. Kickstart FC, eager to make a statement early in the season, were rewarded for their positive approach in the 12th…