AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers: India vs Chinese Taipei- Preview

Last Updated: Friday, March 1, 2013, 19:14

India go into the tournament after suffering a 2-4 defeat to Palestine in an international friendly match that was played on home soil, before which the Men and Blue had succummed to a 2-0 defeat in another friendly match away to Singapore. Hence the preparations have been far from ideal, though the two week training camp in Pune should mean that the fitness levels are at an optimum level.

We are here to win: Koevermans

Last Updated: Friday, March 1, 2013, 19:07

Despite India struggling for form in the two international friendlies after the Nehru Cup triumph last year, national football coach Wim Koevermans feels his wards can taste success in the AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers, which begins here on Saturday.

I cannot rest on past laurels, says Chhetri

Last Updated: Friday, March 1, 2013, 16:35

India skipper Sunil Chhetri, who had struck a hat-trick in the final when India won the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup, stressed on the importance of not resting on past laurels and said he is focussed on leading the team`s campaign in the AFC Challenge Cup Qualifiers.

Jeje returns in Indian football squad for AFC Challenge Cup

Last Updated: Sunday, February 24, 2013, 20:07

Striker Jeje Lalpekhlua made a return as India named a 23-man squad for the AFC Challenge Cup football qualifiers which begins on March 2 in Yangon, Myanmar.

Transition from club to international football key: Chhetri

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 23:11

Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri on Tuesday said that the transition from club to international football will be crucial, even as the hosts prepared to take on Palestine in a friendly here tomorrow.

India handed a tricky draw in the AFC Challenge Cup 2014 qualifiers

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 12, 2012, 09:04

The Blue Tigers shall be up against hosts Myanmar, Chinese Taipei and Guam, as Koevermans` side look to seal their place in the AFC Challenge Cup 2014 to be held in Maldives...

India to bid for 2014 AFC Challenge Cup

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 9, 2012, 21:45

The AFC Challenge Cup, Asia`s second biggest football tournament, may return to India after a gap of six years as the country is set to bid for the 2014 edition.

North Korea take home AFC Challenge Cup

Last Updated: Monday, March 19, 2012, 22:57

North Korea edged Turkmenistan 2-1 to claim the AFC Challenge Cup in Nepal`s capital Kathmandu on Monday and guarantee themselves a place in the region`s premier football tournament.

Rob Baan to decide on Savio`s replacement: AIFF sources

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 20:12

After India`s disastrous AFC Challenge Cup campaign ended with a 0-4 loss against North Korea in Kathmandu on Tuesday, the AIFF bosses have decided that technical director Rob Baan will now take a final call in zeroing in on Savio Medeira`s replacement as senior team coach.

AFC Challenge Cup: India end campaign with 0-4 loss to North Korea

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 18:14

India ended their disappointing campaign in the AFC Challenge Cup with a 0-4 loss to North Korea in their last league match at the Dashrath Stadium here Tuesday.

Ousted India take on DPR Korea in AFC Challenge Cup

Last Updated: Monday, March 12, 2012, 18:41

Knocked out of the tournament following two successive defeats, the Indian football team would look to salvage some pride when it takes on favourites DPR Korea in an inconsequential match in the AFC Challenge Cup on Tuesday. The Group B encounter is India`s last in the tournament.