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Bengaluru, September 21: The India national team head coach Khalid Jamil was delighted to finish third and win the bronze medal in their debut CAFA Nations Cup.
Khalid Jamil's tenure off to promising start at CAFA Nations Cup: Armando Colaco
New Delhi, Sep 12: Dronacharya Awardee football coach Armando Agnelo Colaco believes the appointment of Khalid Jamil was important move, as it will help the Indian men’s senior national team develop a more homegrown style of football and will understand his players better than a foreign appointment would have.
India's key takeaways from CAFA Nations Cup
New Delhi, September 10: India edged past Oman 1(3)-1(2) on penalties, marking a historic achievement for the Blue Tigers in the third-place decider of the CAFA Nations Cup, as per the official website of the Indian Super League (ISL).
History made, memories earned: Nikhil Prabhu, Vikram Partap Singh celebrate India's bronze at CAFA Nations Cup 2025
New Delhi, September 9: Indian footballers Nikhil Prabhu and Vikram Partap Singh proudly showcased their bronze medals after India's thrilling victory over a higher-ranked Oman in the third-place decider of the CAFA Nations Cup 2025. India edged past Oman 1(3)-1(2) on penalties, marking a historic achievement for the Blue Tigers.
The job's not finished: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu inspires India to historic bronze at CAFA Nations Cup 2025
New Delhi, September 9: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu stepped up when it mattered the most, producing a crucial diving save off Al Yahmadi's effort as India edged past Oman 1(3)-1(2) on penalties to clinch the bronze medal at the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 in Hisor.
New era of Indian football: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya hails national team for clinching bronze at CAFA Nations Cup
New Delhi, September 9: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated the Indian Men's Football Team for clinching the bronze medal at the CAFA Nations Cup 2025, calling it the beginning of a "new era of Indian football".
CAFA Nations Cup: India beat Oman on penalties to secure bronze medal
Hisor, September 8: India marked their debut appearance in the CAFA Nations Cup with a third-place finish, defeating higher-ranked Oman 3-2 on penalties after the proceedings ended 1-1 post extra time, at the Hisor Central Stadium in Hisor, Tajikistan, on Monday.
India face stern test against Oman in CAFA Nations Cup third-place clash
Hisor, September 7: The Indian football team will lock horns with Oman in the third-place playoff game of the CAFA Nations Cup at the Hisor Central Stadium in Tajikistan on Monday, aiming to close out their campaign with a much-needed win.
CAFA Nations Cup: 'Hard work and belief' has carried India into play-off, says Jamil
New Delhi, Sep 7: It may be India’s maiden appearance in the CAFA Nations Cup, but the men’s national football team, the second-lowest-ranked team in the competition, are all set to play the third-place match against Oman at the Hisor Central Stadium in Hisor, Tajikistan, on Monday.
CAFA third-place match a good preparation opportunity for India, says Anwar Ali
Hisor, September 6: India, in their debut appearance at the CAFA Nations Cup 2025, have had a win, a loss, and a draw thus far - results that have helped them pip hosts Tajikistan to the second spot in Group B.
CAFA Nations Cup: India to face unbeaten Oman in third-place playoff clash
New Delhi, Sep 6: The Indian men's football team will lock horns with Oman in the third-place playoff game of the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 at the Hisor Central Stadium in Tajikistan on Monday.
Sandesh Jhingan suffers cheekbone fracture at CAFA Nations Cup, under expert medical care in Goa: AIFF
New Delhi, Sep 5: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and FC Goa said in a joint statement on Friday that Indian defender Sandesh Jhingan suffered a cheekbone fracture during India’s CAFA Nations Cup 2025 match against Iran.
India await CAFA Nations Cup fate after stalemate against Afghanistan
Hisor (Tajikistan), Sep 4: India played out a stalemate against Afghanistan in their last Group B match in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025, at the Hisor Central Stadium in Hisor, Tajikistan, on Thursday. Anwar Ali was named the Player of the Match.
CAFA Nations Cup: India awaits playoff spot confirmation following stalemate against Afghanistan
Hisor, September 4: India played out a stalemate against Afghanistan in their last Group B match in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 in Hisor, Tajikistan, on Thursday.
India eye victory against Afghanistan in push for CAFA Nations Cup play-offs
Hisor, September 3: Qualification for the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 Playoff Stage is on the line, as India take on Afghanistan in their last match of Group B at the Hisor Central Stadium in Hisor, Tajikistan, on Thursday.
Indian defender Sandesh Jhingan ruled out of CAFA Nations Cup due to injury
New Delhi, September 3: Indian defender Sandesh Jhingan sustained an injury during India's CAFA Nations Cup 2025 encounter against Iran and has been ruled out of the remaining tournament. He will return to India on Wednesday, as per a tweet from AIFF on X.
India eye victory against Afghanistan in last push for CAFA Nations Cup play-offs
New Delhi, Sep 4: A qualification spot in the Playoff Stage of the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 will be on the line when India take on Afghanistan in their last match of Group B at the Hisor Central Stadium in Hisor, Tajikistan, on Thursday. The Indian men's team needs to avoid defeat in the do-or-die match and hope the result of the other match goes in their favour to stay in contention in the tournament.
India skipper Sandesh Jhingan ruled out of CAFA Nations Cup with jaw injury
New Delhi, Sep 3: India skipper Sandesh Jhingan will return to India on Wednesday after having suffered a jaw injury in the 0-3 defeat against Iran in the CAFA Nations Cup.
Iran hammers India 3-0 in CAFA Nations Cup
Hisor, September 1: The Indian senior national team lost 0-3 to Iran in their second group stage game of the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 at Hisor Central Stadium on Monday.
India stand united in the face of Iran challenge
New Delhi, September 1: The senior Indian men's national team, after defeating hosts Tajikistan last week, are now winding up for the clash against Asian giants Iran in the CAFA Nations Cup, at the Hisor Central Stadium in Hisor, Tajikistan, which will kick off on Monday, as per the official website of All India Football Federation (AIFF).
CAFA Nations Cup: India go down fighting 0-3 to IR Iran
Hisor, Sep 1 : India suffered a 0-3 defeat at the hands of IR Iran in their second match of the CAFA Nations Cup 2025, at the Hisor Central Stadium in Hisor, Tajikistan, on Monday.
Win against Tajikistan was huge motivation for us, says Jamil ahead of Iran clash
New Delhi, Aug 31: The Indian men's national team, after defeating hosts Tajikistan last week, are now winding up for the clash against Asian giants IR Iran in the CAFA Nations Cup at the Hisor Central Stadium in Hisor, Tajikistan, which will kick off on Monday.
We must think fresh, positive: Indian coach Jamil ahead of Tajikistan clash in CAFA Nations Cup
New Delhi, August 28: The senior Indian men's national team will begin their first-ever CAFA Nations Cup 2025 campaign against hosts Tajikistan at the Hisor Central Stadium in Hisor, Tajikistan on August 29.
Newly-appointed head coach Jamil speaks on team preparations as India's CAFA Nations Cup squad announced
Bengaluru, August 25: Indian senior men's national team head coach Khalid Jamil was introduced to the media on Monday in Bengaluru at a press conference organised by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, Vice President NA Haris, and Deputy Secretary General M Satyanarayan were present at the event.
Khalid Jamil's appointment as India Coach a matter of pride: AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey
Bengaluru, August 25: All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey believes it is a matter of pride that an Indian becomes a coach for India's national team, reflecting on Khalid Jamil's appointment as head coach for the Indian Senior Men's National Team.
'The key is belief and playing as a unit': Jamil on India's CAFA Cup challenge
Bengaluru, Aug 25: Indian senior men’s national team head coach Khalid Jamil was introduced to the media at a press conference in Bengaluru on Monday by AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, Vice President NA Haris, and Deputy Secretary General M Satyanarayan.
Gurpreet Singh named in India's 23-man squad for CAFA Nations Cup
New Delhi, Aug 25: Khalid Jamil has named his 23-member squad for the CAFA Nations Cup, with goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu returning to the mix.
New faces galore in Indian senior men's camp
Bengaluru, August 21: It's a new beginning for the Indian senior men's national football team under head coach Khalid Jamil, who began his first camp on Independence Day.
New faces galore as Khalid Jamil era begins in Indian men's football
Bengaluru, Aug 21: It's a new start for the Indian senior men's national team under head coach Khalid Jamil, who began his first camp on Independence Day. Six days and five training sessions into the new coach's system, the Blue Tigers' old stripes have begun to blend in with the new.
Important for India football team to remain united: new head coach Khalid Jamil
New Delhi, August 17: A new era has just begun for Indian football after Khalid Jamil took charge of the Blue Tigers, the first Indian coach in 13 years, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
'The door is always open for him': Khalid Jamil on Chhetri's omission from India camp
Bengaluru, Aug 17: A new era has just begun for Indian football, and this time, it is Khalid Jamil, who is at the helm of affairs for the senior India men’s national team – an Indian coach taking charge of the Blue Tigers’ dressing room for the first time in 13 years.
Indian men's football team holds first training session after Khalid Jamil took charge as head coach
Bengaluru, August 17: The senior Indian men's national team held their first training session in Bengaluru on Sunday after Khalid Jamil took charge as the head coach.
22 players reach senior India men's national team camp in Bengaluru
New Delhi, August 15: Newly-appointed senior India men's national team head coach, Khalid Jamil, on Friday, announced 35 probables for the Blue Tigers' preparatory camp for the CAFA Nations Cup 2025.
AIFF urges ISL clubs to release 13 players for national camp amidst Durand Cup duties
New Delhi, Aug 15: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has urged Indian Super League (ISL) clubs to release the players who have been selected for the ongoing national team camp in Bengaluru, with new head coach Khalid Jamil taking the reins of the side.
He will definitely bring some change to the team: Kalyan Chaubey on Khalid Jamil's appointment as Indian Men's Football Team coach
New Delhi, August 13: All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey praises Khalid Jamil, who has been appointed as the new head coach of the Indian Men's National Football Team.
Khalid Jamil signs full-time contract as Indian senior men's team head coach
New Delhi, August 13: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed that Khalid Jamil has signed a two-year contract, with an option to extend for another year, as the head coach of the Indian Senior Men's National Team, according to the AIFF website.
Khalid Jamil signs full-time contract as Indian senior men's team head coach
New Delhi, Aug 13: The All India Football Federation has confirmed that Khalid Jamil has signed a two-year contract, with an option to extend for another year, as the head coach of the Indian Senior Men's National Team.
Khalid Jamil appointed India's Senior Men's National Team head coach
New Delhi, August 1: The All India Football Federation's (AIFF) Executive Committee (EC), on the recommendation of the federation's Technical Committee (TC), decided to appoint Khalid Jamil as the head coach of the Senior Men's Indian National Team during its virtual meeting on Friday, as per an official statement from AIFF.
AIFF appoint Khalid Jamil as head coach of men's national team
New Delhi, Aug 1: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) have confirmed the appointment of head coach Khalid Jamil as the new head coach of the Senior India Men's National Football Team.
India to play CAFA Nations Cup 2025
New Delhi, July 30: The Indian senior men's national team, as part of their preparation for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers final round, will participate in the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Nations Cup 2025, scheduled to be held from August 31 to September 8.