Indian Football Minnows

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[Indian Football Updates @IndianFootyBest]

Just how cool are these kits from Arunachal Super League - 5th tier of #IndianFootball? 😎👕⤵️

[WIFA @WIFAOfficial]

The WIFA Maharashtra State Club League Championship Junior Boys is all set to kick off from 14th November 2026 at Mukesh R. Patel School Shirpur, Dhule! 🔥

Best wishes to all participating teams!💪🏻

#WIFAStateLeague #RisingMaharashtra

[Gokulam Kerala FC @GokulamKeralaFC]

Here’s our squad for the Luxme IWL 2026–27! ❤️🔥
Ready to rise, ready to compete. Let’s make this season count! 💪⚽

#GKFC #Malabarians #IndianFootball #iwl

[Sportstar @sportstarweb]

"𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭." 🙌

Anthony Andrews improved his stature as a coach in women’s football after leading East Bengal to a historic knockout qualification in the AFC Women’s Champions League 👏

Earlier this year, Andrews had received an offer to join an Indian Super League team as its first-team assistant coach, but the desire to build on his work in the IWL forced him to turn down the offer.

Read the full story here 👉 https://t.co/uYpTYQkvzT

✍️: @rswrites25

[Neelav Chakravarti @neelavfrbarca]

"I got an ACL injury... In the middle of that, lost my father. Depression level was very high"

Sangita Basfore opens up about one of the darkest phases of her life, how she helped India qualify for the AFC Women's Asian Cup

#IndianFootball

🎙️ Watch the exclusive conversation.

[I-League 2 & 3 @ILeague2and3]

Six teams move on to the #ILeague3 Playoff Round. ⚔️

Here’s how the group standings shaped up. 📊

#IndianFootball

[Manasi Pathak @ManasiPathak_]

A dream come true to write for @guardian!

Here’s my story for their Moving the Goalposts newsletter ✍🏽 - ‘Sisters in Sweat: how a former Spurs player got 20,000 Indian women into sport’

https://t.co/8G2Ep0jUmV

[RelianceFoundationSports @RFYouthSports]

RFDL 2026/27 action in Meghalaya! ⚽ 🙌

Shillong Lajong FC put on a show, securing a convincing 4-0 win over Pay For Right YCC.

[IWL @OfficialIWL]

Comfort and confidence belong on every field. 💜

We are proud to welcome @plushforher as the Associate Partner of the Lxme Indian Women's League, supporting our Unstoppables this season!

#LxmeIWL #WomenFootball #TheUnstoppables

[Indian Football @IndianFootball]

A winning start for the #BlueColts! 🤩🇮🇳

India beat Singapore to open their #AFCU17 Qualifiers campaign. 🙌🏻

#SGPIND #AsiaDream #IndianFootball

[Darshan Shinde @MaidaanMaster]

I-League 3 Final Round is set for Shillong, December 6 to 14, at SSA Stadium and MFA Ground. Hosts Nongkseh SS&CC also hosted Group C and won it, so they get home advantage again. The other five qualified clubs travel to Meghalaya. #ILeague3 #IndianFootball

[Sethu FC @SethuFCMadurai]

A LEADER TO GUIDE OUR NEXT CHAPTER! 💙🩷

Sethu FC warmly welcomes Kali Alaudeen as our Head Coach for IWL 2026–27.

Ready to lead our team and guide our ambitions forward. Welcome to the Pink & Blue family, Coach Kali.

#SethuFC #IWL2026

[FC Madras @fcmadras]

THE INVITATIONAL CUP IS OURS. 🏆💙🐿️

Our U-20s have claimed the ultimate prize. A hard-earned title, a strengthened legacy, and a historic victory for the entire FC Madras family. 🙌🏻💙

Champions for Life! 💙

#FCMadras #IndianFootball #ChampionsForLife #FCMadrasInvitationalCup

[RelianceFoundationSports @RFYouthSports]

Adibasi Unite Football Academy have set their sights on something special, and every step forward brings that vision closer to reality. ⚽🫶🏼

Watch the full story of Adibasi Unite Football Academy - https://t.co/qH57KyQIvx

[Kerala Football Association @keralafa]

👑 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊-𝐓𝐎-𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒! ⚽🔥

They did it again! Thrissur defend their throne and conquer the ultimate stage to remain the champions of the Senior Inter District State Football Championship!

#KeralaFootball #Thrissur

[Kerala Football Association @keralafa]

🏆𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐀! 🏆

What a journey, what a final! Thrissur rise above the rest to lift the championship trophy at the Senior Inter District State Football Championship 2026-27!

#KFA #SeniorIDSC #Thrissur

[Sayan Mukherjee @SayanMukherjee4]

Elections of Bengal's football association (IFA) are set to be deferred beyond the already extended date of Nov 14 to comply with provisions of #AIFF-prepared constitution for states units as per NSGA. IFA had earlier sought extension of the initial Nov 4 deadline.#IndianFootball

[RFYC @RFYoungChamps]

WE DID IT FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME. ❤️⚽

For years, the RFYC Naupang League has been about creating opportunities, nurturing young talent and giving thousands of children a chance to fall in love with football.

To have that journey recognised by the AFC with the Best Grassroots Competition award makes it even more special! 🏆

[ RFYC, We Care, Youth Football, Indian Football , Asian Football Confederation , Grassroots , Naupang League ]

[Slum Soccer @slumsoccer]

Our Slum Soccer team — boys and girls from communities across India — has earned the chance to represent the nation at the @homelesswrldcup in Mexico 2027. But getting there takes more than the heart. Help us cover flights, kits, visas & more.

Donate:https://t.co/GqrYWxk4u0

[Indian Football Updates @IndianFootyBest]

🇮🇳 🇨🇿 | Is Aniket Bharti India's replacement for Sunil Chhetri?

The 23-year-old striker is ON FIRE with 3 G/A in his last 3 games for Czech club FK SK Polanka!

His Head Coach has called him a "Game-Changer", as he continues to impress everyone in Europe 🔥 #IndianFootball