Make SAFF C`ship an U-23 tournament, says Medeira

Last Updated: Saturday, December 10, 2011, 18:49

Indian football coach Savio Medeira on Saturday said that the SAFF Championships should be an Under-23 event as it is tough for seniors to play in a tournament because of hectic schedule.

India look to win first tournament post Bhutia era

Last Updated: Saturday, December 10, 2011, 17:33

In-form Sunil Chhetri will be the cynosure of all eyes as India prepare to take on Afghanistan in the final of the SAFF Championship

Chhetri double takes India to SAFF Championship final

Last Updated: Saturday, December 10, 2011, 08:45

Star striker Sunil Chhetri struck twice as holders India defeated Maldives 3-1 in an entertaining semifinal to book a berth in the summit clash of the SAFF Football Championship.

No team is favourite from here on: Medeira

Last Updated: Thursday, December 8, 2011, 22:58

As his wards prepare to take a shot at the the SAFF Championship title, Indian football coach Savio Medeira on Thursday said that no team is favourite from the semifinals onwards and the one that commits minimum mistake will go on to win the tournament.

Climax to take call on retirement after SAFF football

Last Updated: Thursday, December 8, 2011, 22:12

Leading the Indian football team in the ongoing SAFF Championship here, veteran midfielder Climax Lawrence on Thursday said he will take a call on his international retirement only after the tournament.

India face Maldives in high-voltage SAFF Ch`ship semifinal

Last Updated: Thursday, December 8, 2011, 21:28

South Asia`s two most dominant football nations will face each other in a highly-anticipated clash when five-time champions India take on Maldives in the semifinal of the SAFF Championships on Thursday.

Chhetri, Jeje on target in India`s 3-0 win over Lanka

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 22:28

The strike duo of Sunil Chhetri and Jeje Lalpekhlua were on target as India recorded a clinical 3-0 win over Sri Lanka to advance to the semifinal of the SAFF Football Championship.

Confident India eye semifinal spot in SAFF football

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 15:57

Eyeing a semifinal berth after drubbing Bhutan 5-0, a buoyant India would look to continue the winning momentum when they take on Sri Lanka.

Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka 3-1 in SAFF Cup

Last Updated: Monday, December 5, 2011, 20:56

Afghanistan rallied to thrash Sri Lanka 3-1 in the SAFF Cup football tournament at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday.

Chhetri, Miranda star in India`s 5-0 rout of Bhutan

Last Updated: Monday, December 5, 2011, 20:45

Sunil Chhetri and Clifford Miranda scored two goals each as a rampaging India drubbed Bhutan 5-0

Pakistan hold Maldives in SAFF Championships

Last Updated: Sunday, December 4, 2011, 22:29

Title contenders Maldives were held to a goalless draw by a sturdy Pakistan in their second league match of the SAFF Championships on Sunday.

Want to beat Bhutan by a big margin: Savio

Last Updated: Sunday, December 4, 2011, 21:27

The job has become tough after a draw against Afghanistan but Indian football coach Savio Medeira has not lost hope of topping their group as they are aiming to score big against Bhutan in their second league match of the SAFF Championships, on Sunday.