India, the defending champions, will begin their SAFF U17 Championship title defense against Bangladesh in the tournament’s opening match on Friday. The Blue Colts are aiming to maintain their dominance over their eastern neighbors, having won the previous two finals against Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Bangladesh is looking to make a strong statement in their first age-group tournament under new coach Saiful Bari Titu.
The 2024 Durand Cup, the prestigious football tournament in India, is set to commence on July 27th, with the highly anticipated clash between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giant scheduled for August 18th. The defending champions, Mohun Bagan, will open their campaign against Downtown Heroes FC on July 27th, while East Bengal, the last edition’s runner-up, will face Indian Air Force two days later.
The Durand Cup, Asia’s oldest active football tournament, will mark the beginning of the Indian football season for 2024-25. Starting on July 27th in Kolkata, the tournament will feature 24 teams from the Indian Super League, I-League, Services and other invitational sides, with international teams also expected to participate. Matches will be held across four cities: Kolkata, Jamshedpur, Shillong and Kokrajhar, with the top eight teams advancing to the knockout stage.
On May 17, high schools from Stockport gathered at Edgeley Park for a football tournament and railway safety educational session. The event, organized by Network Rail and Stockport County Community Trust, aimed to promote healthy activities and educate young people about railway safety. Over 30 girls participated in the tournament, which saw Stockport School emerge victorious. The event also included a railway safety briefing from Network Rail, highlighting the importance of railway safety in the Stockport area.
The President Federation Cup, a prestigious national football tournament in Nigeria, will commence its men’s Round of 64 matches next week. The competition, which features 32 teams, will take place in 12 designated centers across the country, including Abuja, Kaduna, and Enugu. The matches will determine the teams that will advance to the Round of 32. The women’s teams will begin their competition at the Round of 32, while the men battle for slots in the Round of 16.
