We have a member from Nicobar Islands. @kuldeep007 ; if I remember correctly. He can provide us with more insight on Football in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
In the larger scheme of things, we have not achieved anything: Constantine
June 1, 2017 04:11 pm
Internet Desk: National Coach Stephen Constantine feels that the Team has been able to “raise the bar in the last two years.” On a day when India retained their spot at 100 in the June FIFA Rankings, Constantine, in an interview, spoke at length about the significance of being 100, every opposition being “dangerous and difficult,” how far the present batch can reach, strength of Kyrgyz Republic and vocal support of the Yellow Brigade and the West Block Blues. EXCERPTS:
What does 100 signify?
I understand we have been able to raise the bar over the last two years and that’s what the intent was. However, in the larger scheme of things we have not achieved anything. After our International Friendly against Nepal, we play against Kyrgyz Republic and they are a very dangerous and difficult opponent.
How far do you believe this bunch of Indian Footballers can reach?
As far as they want. I think the nucleus of this team is there for the next 4-5 years and right now we are focussing on the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 which is on the top of our priority list.
You have always maintained that every opposition is a ‘dangerous and difficult opponent.’
(Smiles). Some people do feel that I always make the other Team look bigger than us. That’s because at the moment we are trying to establish ourselves in Asian Football. Once we are perpetually qualifying to the AFC Asian Cup and to the final qualifying stages of the World Cup from Asia, we can start to think and feel we are a big team. We are not there yet but are on the right track.
What do you expect from Kyrgyz Republic?
They have some very good players and are very well organised. You think of the belt they are coming from and their neighbouring countries — Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan – you will understand that they are all very capable players. They will be very difficult and we expect very difficult games, both at home and away.
What kind of support do you expect?
We are not in any position to underestimate anybody and the entire squad would be looking forward for the vocal support of the West Block Blues when we play them in Bengaluru on June 13 as much we would look forward for the vocal support from the Yellow Brigade when we play Nepal in Mumbai on June 6.
Indian Football: India jumps three places to 15th in latest AFC Rankings
Nisanth V Easwar
05-Jun-2017 18:30:08
India climbs four places in the space of 12 months but UAE maintains their position as Asia’s leading nation..
India occupy 15th place in the latest AFC Member Association rankings updated on Sunday. The rankings, much like the club ranking system by the AFC follows a complex system of metrics to determine how well the members are represented by their clubs in Asia.
The rankings, which are based on a performance analysis period of four years, see India (27.083 points) right behind 14th placed Syria (27.790).
UAE tops the ranking table with 95.428 points, Korea Republic is in second with 89.128 and Qatar bags the third spot with 82.977 points. With Emirati powerhouse Al Ain through to the quarter-finals of this season’s AFC Champions League and the UAE national team vying to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the top three positions remain unaltered from last month.
With Guangzhou Evergrande and Shanghai SIPG reaching the last eight of this season’s AFC Champions League, China managed to edge past Saudi Arabia to occupy fourth place.
With Bengaluru FC through to the next round of AFC Cup, India will hope to slowly yet steadily climb up the ranking table.
The next ranking in November 2017, will affect the slot allocation for the AFC Champions League and AFC Cup 2019/20.
New Delhi: In a surprise move, the All India Football Federation (AIFF), on Thursday, will meet in Mumbai to amend the constitution that would vest the post of "honorary president" with a wide range of powers and responsibilities in the apex body.
Though the AIFF officials calls it a routine process, many feels it is an attempt by an individual or a group of officials to bypass the government sports code and wrest control over the AIFF beyond a legitimate period.
Interestingly, the AIFF does not have an honorary president for more than 20 years despite having a provision that one can be appointed for his/ her "meritorious service to the game".
As per the sports code one can remain the president of a national federation for a maximum period of 12 years. The current AIFF president, Praful Patel, will complete 12 years in office in December 2019, but will remain eligible to be the honorary president.
Once the amendments are carried out, the honorary president, with no restriction on the number terms he could serve, could easily become an extra-constitutional authority.
After amendments, the honorary president will also be a part of the executive committee in a "consultative" manner and a member of the emergency committee.
To add to it, clear provision has been made in the proposed constitution to make way for the honorary president to become the AIFF representative in the Fifa and the AFC.
Asked the AIFF secretary, Kushal Das said: "The post of honorary president is approved by Fifa. Moreover, he does not have voting rights."
Some routine affairs might not be so routine after all...there is more to it than meets the eye
I heard that they are aiming for the 2nd Div. Maybe AIFF wants I league to be a 12 team affair this time due to the AFC rule changes . Itd be awesome if GFC could make it to the I League.
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In the larger scheme of things, we have not achieved anything: Constantine
Internet Desk: National Coach Stephen Constantine feels that the Team has been able to “raise the bar in the last two years.” On a day when India retained their spot at 100 in the June FIFA Rankings, Constantine, in an interview, spoke at length about the significance of being 100, every opposition being “dangerous and difficult,” how far the present batch can reach, strength of Kyrgyz Republic and vocal support of the Yellow Brigade and the West Block Blues. EXCERPTS:
What does 100 signify?
I understand we have been able to raise the bar over the last two years and that’s what the intent was. However, in the larger scheme of things we have not achieved anything. After our International Friendly against Nepal, we play against Kyrgyz Republic and they are a very dangerous and difficult opponent.
How far do you believe this bunch of Indian Footballers can reach?
As far as they want. I think the nucleus of this team is there for the next 4-5 years and right now we are focussing on the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 which is on the top of our priority list.
You have always maintained that every opposition is a ‘dangerous and difficult opponent.’
(Smiles). Some people do feel that I always make the other Team look bigger than us. That’s because at the moment we are trying to establish ourselves in Asian Football. Once we are perpetually qualifying to the AFC Asian Cup and to the final qualifying stages of the World Cup from Asia, we can start to think and feel we are a big team. We are not there yet but are on the right track.
What do you expect from Kyrgyz Republic?
They have some very good players and are very well organised. You think of the belt they are coming from and their neighbouring countries — Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan – you will understand that they are all very capable players. They will be very difficult and we expect very difficult games, both at home and away.
What kind of support do you expect?
We are not in any position to underestimate anybody and the entire squad would be looking forward for the vocal support of the West Block Blues when we play them in Bengaluru on June 13 as much we would look forward for the vocal support from the Yellow Brigade when we play Nepal in Mumbai on June 6.
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Indian Football: India jumps three places to 15th in latest AFC Rankings
Nisanth V Easwar
India climbs four places in the space of 12 months but UAE maintains their position as Asia’s leading nation..
India occupy 15th place in the latest AFC Member Association rankings updated on Sunday. The rankings, much like the club ranking system by the AFC follows a complex system of metrics to determine how well the members are represented by their clubs in Asia.
The rankings, which are based on a performance analysis period of four years, see India (27.083 points) right behind 14th placed Syria (27.790).
UAE tops the ranking table with 95.428 points, Korea Republic is in second with 89.128 and Qatar bags the third spot with 82.977 points. With Emirati powerhouse Al Ain through to the quarter-finals of this season’s AFC Champions League and the UAE national team vying to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the top three positions remain unaltered from last month.
With Guangzhou Evergrande and Shanghai SIPG reaching the last eight of this season’s AFC Champions League, China managed to edge past Saudi Arabia to occupy fourth place.
With Bengaluru FC through to the next round of AFC Cup, India will hope to slowly yet steadily climb up the ranking table.
The next ranking in November 2017, will affect the slot allocation for the AFC Champions League and AFC Cup 2019/20.
AIFF & a routine process
New Delhi: In a surprise move, the All India Football Federation (AIFF), on Thursday, will meet in Mumbai to amend the constitution that would vest the post of "honorary president" with a wide range of powers and responsibilities in the apex body.
Though the AIFF officials calls it a routine process, many feels it is an attempt by an individual or a group of officials to bypass the government sports code and wrest control over the AIFF beyond a legitimate period.
Interestingly, the AIFF does not have an honorary president for more than 20 years despite having a provision that one can be appointed for his/ her "meritorious service to the game".
As per the sports code one can remain the president of a national federation for a maximum period of 12 years. The current AIFF president, Praful Patel, will complete 12 years in office in December 2019, but will remain eligible to be the honorary president.
After amendments, the honorary president will also be a part of the executive committee in a "consultative" manner and a member of the emergency committee.
To add to it, clear provision has been made in the proposed constitution to make way for the honorary president to become the AIFF representative in the Fifa and the AFC.
Asked the AIFF secretary, Kushal Das said: "The post of honorary president is approved by Fifa. Moreover, he does not have voting rights."
Some routine affairs might not be so routine after all...there is more to it than meets the eye