Indian national teams
India U-20 women’s team set to play three friendlies in February
The India U-20 women’s team will play three friendly matches during the FIFA International Match Window in February in Antalya, Turkiye.
Led by head coach Joakim Alexandersson, the Young Tigresses, who are currently camping in Bengaluru, will face Jordan (February 19), Hong Kong (February 22) and Russia (February 25) in Antalya.
India U-20 women are preparing for a long year ahead – the SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship, scheduled for July 2025 and the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled for August 2025.
– Team Sportstar
I-League 2024-25
Sreenidi Deccan holds high-flying Namdhari
I-League leader Namdhari FC’s four-match winning run came to an end as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Sreenidi Deccan FC at the Namdhari Stadium on Tuesday.
Both goals came in the first half from two Brazilian strikers – Cledson Carvalho da Silva scored his seventh I-League goal for Namdhari before William Alves equalised at the stroke of half-time for Sreenidi Deccan.
Namdhari remains at the top of the table with 21 points from 11 games, but Churchill Brothers can go top should it beat Real Kashmir on Thursday. Sreenidi Deccan, which has now drawn three of its last four, continues to stay in eighth place with 12 points.
– Team Sportstar
ISL 2024-25
Kerala Blasters defender Bijoy Varghese goes to Inter Kashi
After not making an appearance for Kerala Blasters’ senior side in the ongoing Indian Super League 2024-25 season, defender Bijoy Varghese has completed a move back to Inter Kashi.
“Kerala Blasters FC and Bijoy Varghese have mutually agreed to part ways, with the defender joining Inter Kashi on a permanent deal. The club sincerely thank Bijoy for his contributions to the club and wish him the very best for this new chapter in his career,” the Blasters posted on their X account.
The 24-year-old amassed 10 appearances for Inter Kashi in the I-League last season, and has already been given a look-in to the starting line-up in the side’s league match against Rajasthan United FC.
– Team Sportstar
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