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SAFF U-15 Championship
The SAFF U-15/U-16/U-17 Championship is an annual international football competition contested by the national teams of the members of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF). The first edition was held as ''SAFF U-16 Championship'', where most teams sent their U-15 team, keeping in mind AFC U-17 Asian Cup hold every following years to SAFF U-16 Championship. In the 2017 edition, it was held as ''SAFF U-15 Championship'' and the subsequent 2022 edition, the ''SAFF U-17 Championship'' was introduced. The first edition of the tournament took place in Nepal in August 2011. The competition was launched under the leadership of SAFF President Kazi Salahuddin who was elected in 2009. Results ;U15 Category ;U16 Category ;U17 Category Participating nations ;Legend * – Champions * – Runners-up * – Third place * – Fourth place * – Semifinals *GS – Group stage *q – Qualified for upcoming tournament * — Hosts * – Did not enter * – Did not qualify * × ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Asian Football Federation
South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) is an association of the football playing nations in South Asia. Incorporated in 1997, it is a regional subsidiary of Asian Football Confederation. The members of the association are Bangladesh, Bhutan, All India Football Federation, India, Football Association of Maldives, Maldives, All Nepal Football Association, Nepal, Pakistan Football Federation, Pakistan and Football Federation of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka. History The SAFF was founded in 1997, with Bangladesh national football team, Bangladesh, India national football team, India, Maldives national football team, Maldives, Nepal national football team, Nepal, Pakistan national football team, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka national football team, Sri Lanka. In 2000, they expanded to 7 members, adding Bhutan national football team, Bhutan. Afghanistan national football team, Afghanistan joined in 2005, but left in 2015, to join then newly formed Central Asian Football Association. Presidents ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 SAFF U-17 Championship
The 2024 SAFF U-17 Championship was the ninth edition of the SAFF U-17 Championship, an international football competition for men's under-17 national teams organized by South Asian Football Federation (SAFF). Its played from 20–30 September 2024 in Thimphu, Bhutan. India are the defending champions, who won their sixth title by defeating Bangladesh 2–0 goals in the final on 30 September 2024. Venue All matches played at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan. Participating teams The following seven teams were participated in the tournament. Draw The draw ceremony of the tournament was held in Hotel InterContinental, Dhaka, Bangladesh on 8 June 2024. The seven participants was divided into two groups which Group A consist three teams & followed by Group B four teams. Draw Draw result Match officials ;Referees * Md Symoon Hasan Sany * Pema Tshewang * Mrutyunjay L Amatya * Zaheer Hussain * Nabindra Maharjan * Sashanka Madushanka ;Assistant referees ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SAFF U-15 Championship
The SAFF U-15/U-16/U-17 Championship is an annual international football competition contested by the national teams of the members of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF). The first edition was held as ''SAFF U-16 Championship'', where most teams sent their U-15 team, keeping in mind AFC U-17 Asian Cup hold every following years to SAFF U-16 Championship. In the 2017 edition, it was held as ''SAFF U-15 Championship'' and the subsequent 2022 edition, the ''SAFF U-17 Championship'' was introduced. The first edition of the tournament took place in Nepal in August 2011. The competition was launched under the leadership of SAFF President Kazi Salahuddin who was elected in 2009. Results ;U15 Category ;U16 Category ;U17 Category Participating nations ;Legend * – Champions * – Runners-up * – Third place * – Fourth place * – Semifinals *GS – Group stage *q – Qualified for upcoming tournament * — Hosts * – Did not enter * – Did not qualify * × ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SAFF U-17 Women's Championship
The SAFF U-15/U-16/U-17 Women's Championship is association football tournament for women's national teams under the age of 15/16/17. The tournament is organized by South Asian Football Federation (SAFF). History The tournament began in 2017 and is hosted every other year. For 2021, the decision was made to make the tournament a U-16 tournament versus the previous three iterations which had been U-15. However, the tournament was ultimately postponed. Later, Bangladesh was declared to be the host of the 4th edition, which is going to take place in U-15 format on late 2022. Results ;U17 format ;U16 format ;U15 format Participating nations ;Legend * – Champions * – Runners-up * – Third place * – Fourth place *GS – Group stage *q – Qualified for upcoming tournament * — Hosts * – Did not enter * – Did not qualify * × – Withdrew before qualification * — Withdrew after qualification * — Disqualified after qualification Awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SAFF U-20 Championship
The SAFF U-18/U-19/U-20 Championship or SAFF Youth Championship is a biennial football championship for male footballers under the age of 20 and is organized by the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF). The championship was held for the first time in August 2015 in Nepal. The tournaments are held just before AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification matches, keeping in mind about proper preparation for that. Results ;U18 Category ;U19 Category ;U20 Category Participating nations ;Legend * – Champions * – Runners-up * – Third place * – Fourth place *5th – Fifth place * – Semifinals *GS – Group stage *q – Qualified for upcoming tournament * — Hosts * – Did not enter * – Did not qualify * × – Withdrew before qualification * — Withdrew/Disqualified after qualification * — Not part of SAFF Statistics Performance by nation ;Notes Awards See also * SAFF U-17 Championship * SAFF U-20 Women's Championship References { ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thanglalsoun Gangte
Thanglalsoun Gangte (born 22 April 2006) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Indian Super League club Chennaiyin. Club career Youth career The son of a former local footballer from Imphal, Gangte was introduced to football at a very early age. After a brief stint at the Minerva Academy, he soon joined Sudeva Delhi in 2019. It was from the I-League club, that Gangte participated in the Delhi Futsal League and the Delhi Premier League. Senior career On 3 September 2023, 17 year-old Gangte signed his first senior contract with Indian Super League side Chennaiyin on a three-year contract, with an option to extend further by two years. International career Youth In September 2022, Gangte was selected to the India U17 squad for the 2022 SAFF U-17 Championship, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He finished the tournament as joint top scorer with 4 goals, clinching India U17's fourth championship and thus becoming the first team to successfully ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mirajul Islam
Mirajul Islam (), commonly known as Miraj, is a Bangladeshi professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bangladesh Premier League club Abahani Limited Dhaka and the Bangladesh national team. Early life Mirajul Islam Miraj was born on 1 October 2006, in Jhalokati District of the Barisal Division, the son of Henara Begum and Khalilur Rahman. His father, worked at a restaurant before retiring due to sickness. His parents were initially against the idea of him pursuing football, and often prevented Miraj from playing by tying him to beds in their house. Due to his family's persistence, Miraj had to hide his football boots at a friends house, who he would often visit and later stay with. In 2017, he survived the initial stage of Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) football trails held in Jhalokati, and was taken to Savar for the final selection stage. He impressed in the final selection round and was admitted to the Barishal branch of BKSP as a sixth grade student. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Himanshu Jangra
Himanshu Jangra (born 21 July 2004) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward for I-League club Delhi. He was included in The Guardian's "Next Generation" list for 2021 for 2004 batch. Club career Early life and Youth career Himanshu Jangra is a product of Minerva Punjab academy, he joined Minerva Punjab in 2016 after being selected during a Trial in Chandigarh. But later in 2017 he made a mark in the Hero Sub Junior I League where he scored an impressive haul of 18 goals which attracted India national team scouts. The youngster continued his prolific form in the National leagues by scoring 9 goals and helping his team to win the Hero Junior I Leagues 2018-19 title. Later in 2019, Himanshu was adjudged as the Most Valuable Player in the SAFF Under 15 Championship. He scoring two consecutive hattricks and secured Gold Medal for Team India. Himanshu featured for Punjab FC's reserves side in the 2020 I-League 2nd Division where he scored two goals in a solita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nihat Jaman Ucchash
Nihat Jaman Ucchash (; born 24 September 2003) is a Bangladeshi professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bangladesh Premier League club Rahmatganj MFS. A versatile player, he can operate as a centre forward, attacking midfielder or left winger. Club career Early career Born in Raiganj, a small village of Kurigram, Ucchas started his football career by taking part in the ''Bangabandhu Gold Cup'' primary school tournament. In 2015, with the aim of fulfilling his father's dream, Ucchas successfully attended trials in the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) in Khulna, where along with football training he continued his education. The same year, he played for the BKSP U14 team in India at the Subroto Cup. After two years in Khulna, he enrolled to the main branch, in Savar. In 2017, Ucchas participated in the Pioneer Football League with eventual champions Kingstar Sporting Club. In 2018, while still training with BKSP, Uccchas was selected for the Bangladesh U-1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikram Pratap Singh
Vikram Partap Singh Sandhu (; born 16 January 2002) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Indian Super League club Mumbai City and the India national team. Club career Vikram started his youth career at the Chandigarh Football Academy. He also had a brief stint with Minerva Punjab. Indian Arrows In 2018, Vikram joined I-League club Indian Arrows. He made his debut on 25 November 2018 in a 2–0 defeat against Real Kashmir in the I-League. He scored his first professional goal on 13 January 2019 in a 3–0 win over Shillong Lajong. Mumbai City On 14 October 2020, Indian Super League club Mumbai City announced the signing of Vikram on a three-year deal with an option to extend for a further year. On 20 December 2020, he made his debut in a 2–0 win against Hyderabad FC in the ISL, coming on as a substitute for Vignesh Dakshinamurthy in the 88th minute. On 1 December 2021, he scored his first goal for the club, a brace against ATK Mohun Baga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foysal Ahmed Fahim
Mohammed Foysal Ahmed Fahim (; born 24 February 2002), known as Fahim, is a Bangladeshi professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Bangladesh Premier League club Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club and the Bangladesh national team. A versatile player, Fahim can also operate as a right winger, striker or attacking midfielder. Fahim began his professional career with Saif Sporting Club in 2018, having played in the Pioneer Football League with MSPCC City Club the previous year. He was named the Best Player of the 2017 Pioneer Football League and also won the Top Scorer Award of the 2017 SAFF U-15 Championship. Early career Fahim's football journey started with the traditional Masumpur Krira Chakra in Sirajganj District, under coach and former professional footballer Rezaul Karim Khokon. He then went on to join BFF Sylhet Academy in 2015, which was shut down within a few months of him joining. In 2017, he joined MSPCC City Club in Dhaka and won the Best Player Award of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saurabh Meher
Saurabh Meher (born 12 January 2000) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender . Career Saurabh was part of the India U-16 team which finished runners-up in the 2015 SAFF U-16 Championship, losing to Bangladesh U16 in the final on penalties. Saurabh was part of the AIFF Elite Academy batch that was preparing for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup to be hosted in India. He made his professional debut for the side in the Arrow's first match of the 2019-20 season against Gokulam Kerala F.C. Gokulam Kerala Football Club is an Indian professional association football, football club based in Kozhikode, Kerala. Founded in 2017, the club competes in the I-League, the second tier of the Indian football league system. They won the 2020� ... He started and played full match as Indian Arrows central defender and lost 0–1. Meher plays primarily in the heart of defence but can also slot in as a make-shift wing-back. Previously in the year 2018 he captained Chennayin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
