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AIFF puts its weight behind Stimac, extends his stay as head coach till June 2026

Igor Stimac extended as head coach of Indian men's football team till 2026. AIFF heeded his suggestion to extend Mahesh Gawli's contract as assistant coach and head of U-23 team. Stimac wants stakeholders to recognize importance of national team and ensure good preparation for World Cup, Asian Cup, and Asian…

Igor Stimac was behind me all the time, says India's assistant coach Mahesh Gawli

Igor Stimac was behind me all the time, says India's assistant coach Mahesh Gawli

PANAJI: Indian football is on the upswing with the national team winning a record three trophies in the last four months and remaining unbeaten in 2023. Captain Sunil Chhetri has led by example on the field, while India are not short of leaders on the sidelines.

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Our superior fitness helped: Mahesh Gawli

Our superior fitness helped: Mahesh Gawli

BENGALURU: India assistant coach Mahesh Gawli, who added the SAFF Championship to his collection on Tuesday as the coach of the India team, after winning the trophy twice as a player, was happy with the rare double and lauded the efforts of Sandesh Jhingan and Sahal Abdul Samad for India's…

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Winner takes all: India face Kuwait test in SAFF Championship final

BENGALURU: Supremacy in South Asia is nothing new for the Indian football team, which has already won the regional title eight times. Precisely why the All India Football Federation (AIFF) was open to the idea of guest teams in the SAFF Championship to raise the competition level.

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SAFF Championship: You don’t want to miss big games, but that’s how football is sometimes, says defender Sandesh Jhingan

Sandesh Jhingan missed India’s SAFF Championship semifinal against Lebanon because of a one-match suspension. Kuwait is the best opponent India has faced recently. The sides played out a feisty 1-1 draw earlier in the tournament. “I missed being on the pitch [against Lebanon] like any other footballer,” Jhingan said, on…

SAFF Championship: Sandesh Jhingan confident of victory against Kuwait in final

BENGALURU: Without disregarding the strength of Kuwait, India defender Sandesh Jhingan on Monday said the hosts are confident of winning the SAFF Championship here on Tuesday.

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India sets sight on their ninth SAFF Championship title

India faces Kuwait in the SAFF Championship final after a penalty shoot-out victory over Lebanon, aiming to secure their ninth title in front of a home crowd

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SAFF Championship: India eye ninth title

SAFF Championship: India eye ninth title

NEW DELHI: Defending champions India on Tuesday will aim to maintain their impressive track record and secure their ninth title as they face a formidable Kuwait in the SAFF Championship final.

The Times of India

We played for Igor Stimac: Mahesh Gawli

We played for Igor Stimac: Mahesh Gawli

BENGALURU: Assistant coach Mahesh Gawli said India's semifinal win against Lebanon was for head coach Igor Stimac and all the fans as his team advanced to the final of the SAFF Championship where they will take on Kuwait here on Tuesday.

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India beats Lebanon 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw in SAFF Championship semifinal

India beats Lebanon 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw in SAFF Championship semifinal

India beat Lebanon 4-2 on penalties at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium to enter the SAFF Championship final. The tie was goalless until the end of extra-time, and in the ensuing shoot-out, India was flawless. Sunil Chhetri, Anwar Ali, Naorem Mahesh and Udanta Singh didn’t even allow the Lebanon goalie to…

SAFF Championship: India bank on Sunil Chhetri magic to overcome Lebanon in semifinal

SAFF Championship: India bank on Sunil Chhetri magic to overcome Lebanon in semifinal

Chhetri confident of Blue Tigers' preparedness despite missing coach Stimac, Jhingan Ali

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India downs Nepal 2-0 to enter SAFF Championship 2023 semifinals

India downs Nepal 2-0 to enter SAFF Championship 2023 semifinals

India had a 2-0 win over Nepal in the SAFF Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on June 25th 2023. Second-half goals from skipper Sunil Chhetri and Naorem Mahesh secured India a semifinal spot, along with fellow Group-A side Kuwait, which had beaten Pakistan 4-0 earlier in the day.

India head coach Stimac to serve just one-match ban, to return at helm against Kuwait in SAFF Championships

India head coach Stimac to serve just one-match ban, to return at helm against Kuwait in SAFF Championships

to attract a ban of more than one match and as such it will not be referred to the SAFF Disciplinary Committee for further action.

India vs Pak @SAFF C'ship: A hat-trick, an ugly brawl, a red card and a headbutt

India vs Pak @SAFF C'ship: A hat-trick, an ugly brawl, a red card and a headbutt

If the India vs Pakistan SAFF Championship football match made headlines days before it was scheduled to be played due to visa issues for the travelling Pakistan team, it made bigger headlines a day after the game thanks to some very good football played by the Indian team as well…

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India vs Pakistan, SAFF Championship: Our coach was at fault but punishment harsh, says Mahesh Gawli

BENGALURU: Unknowingly or not, Igor Stimac, India’s football coach ensured an India-Pakistan encounter would, as always, live up to its billing.

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Mahesh Gawli replaces Venkatesh as head coach of India's U-20 men's football team

NAVI MUMBAI: Former India defender Mahesh Gawli was appointed as the head coach of Under-20 men's side, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on Sunday.

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