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2018 Intercontinental Cup (India)
The 2018 Intercontinental Cup (known as the 2018 Hero Intercontinental Cup for sponsorship reasons) was a 4-team association football tournament held at the Mumbai Football Arena in the Indian city of Mumbai between 1 and 10 June 2018. The tournament was organized by the AIFF as part of the senior men's team's preparation for 2019 AFC Asian Cup. India won the tournament by defeating Kenya 2–0 in the final on 10 June 2018. Participating nations The FIFA Rankings, as of 1 June 2018: * (72) * (97) * (112) * (120) * (121) Initially, South Africa was announced to participate in the tournament but Kenya later replaced them when South Africa expressed its inability to participate. The other two nations participated in the tournament were Chinese Taipei from AFC region and New Zealand from the OFC region. Group stage ---- ---- Final Winners Crowd attendance After a poor attendance of 2,569 for the first match of the tournament, Indian captain Sunil Chhetri upload ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mumbai
Mumbai (, ; also known as Bombay — the official name until 1995) is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the ''de facto'' financial centre of India. According to the United Nations, as of 2018, Mumbai is the second-most populous city in India after Delhi and the eighth-most populous city in the world with a population of roughly 20 million (2 crore). As per the Indian government population census of 2011, Mumbai was the most populous city in India with an estimated city proper population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore) living under the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the sixth most populous metropolitan area in the world with a population of over 23 million (2.3 crore). Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. It has the highest number of millionaires and billionaires among all cities i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Udanta Singh
Udanta Singh Kumam (born 14 June 1996), is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Indian Super League club Bengaluru and the India national team. Club career Early career Born in Manipur, Singh started his youth career at the Tata Football Academy. While at TFA, Singh shined at the academy during the Darjeeling Gold Cup, Saras Gold Cup, and the I-League U19 in 2014. He also represented the state of Jharkhand during the 2011 National Games of India. Singh also represented India during the Nike All Asia Camp in Australia, which he, and his teammate Alen Deory, were selected for the All-Star team. Singh left Tata Football Academy, after helping his side win the 2014 I-League U19, and in the process, he became the golden-boot winner with his nine goals during the tournament. Bengaluru FC On 15 July 2014 it was announced that Singh had signed a professional contract with Bengaluru the reigning champions of the I-League, the topmost professional league in In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jockins Atudo
Jockins Atudo (born 8 August 1985) is a Kenyan professional footballer who plays for Kenyan Premier League club Tusker as a defender. He previously played for Sony Sugar and Tanzanian Premier League side Azam. Atudo has also appeared for the Kenya national team, and was part of the squad that won the 2013 CECAFA Cup. He played the full 90 minutes in the final against Sudan, and was the team's joint top scorer of the tournament alongside Allan Wanga, having scored 3 goals from the penalty spot The penalty area or 18-yard box (also known less formally as the penalty box or simply box) is an area of an association football pitch. It is rectangular and extends 16.5m (18 yd) to each side of the goal and 16.5m (18 yd) in front of it. Wit .... International career International goals :''Scores and results list Kenya's goal tally first.'' References External links * * * 1985 births Living people Tusker F.C. players Kenyan men's footballers Kenya men's intern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Odhiambo
Dennis Odhiambo (born 18 March 1985) is a Kenyan professional footballer who plays for Kenya Commercial Bank, as a left-back. Career Born in Siaya, Odhiambo has played club football for Thika United, University of Pretoria, Sofapaka and Kenya Commercial Bank. He made his international debut for Kenya in 2011, representing them at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (abbreviated as AFCON 2019 or CAN 2019), known as the Total 2019 Africa Cup of Nations for sponsorship reasons, was the 32nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the biennial international men's football champion ....https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports-test/football/2001328246/mignes-faith-drives-odhiambo International goals :''Scores and results list Kenya's goal tally first.'' References 1985 births Living people Kenyan men's footballers Kenya men's international footballers Thika United F.C. players University of Pretoria F.C. players Sofapaka F.C. players Keny ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moses Dyer
Moses John Dyer (born 21 March 1997) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays for USL Championship side Tulsa. Club career Wanderers SC In September 2014, Dyer signed with New Zealand Premiership side Wanderers SC. Dyer made his competitive debut for Wanderers in the opening round of the 2014–15 ASB Premiership against Waitakere United in a 3–2 loss. That season, he made a total of nine league appearances for Wanderers. Eastern Suburbs In 2016, Dyer signed with Eastern Suburbs, making seventeen appearances that season and scoring five goals. Northcote City In mid 2017, Dyer signed for NPL 2 side Northcote City. Following his participation at the U-20 World Cup, Dyer trialed with several European sides including Arendal, Vejle Boldklub and Crewe Alexandra. Second spell at Eastern Suburbs In 2017, Dyer returned to Eastern Suburbs and made fifteen appearances that season, scoring four goals. In the last league game of the season, Dyer was sent off in the closin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andre De Jong
Andre Ernest de Jong (born 2 November 1996) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a forward for Stellenbosch. He is the son of former New Zealand striker, Fred de Jong Fred de Jong (born 5 April 1964) is a New Zealand former football striker who represented his country in the 1980s and early 1990s. Club career De Jong played senior football with Mt. Wellington before moving to Australia, helping Marconi St .... International career International goals :''Scores and results list New Zealand's goal tally first.'' References External links * 1996 births Living people New Zealand men's association footballers Men's association football forwards National Premier Leagues players Eastern Suburbs AFC players New Zealand Football Championship players New Zealand expatriate men's association footballers New Zealand expatriate sportspeople in South Africa Expatriate men's soccer players in South Africa South African Premier Division players New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myer Bevan
Myer Stefan Major Bevan (born 23 April 1997) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a forward for Canadian club Cavalry FC and the New Zealand national football team. Club career Early career Bevan played in his native New Zealand with Western Springs before moving to Auckland City, where he made his first-team debut on 28 February 2016, as an 86-minute substitute against WaiBOP United. In the summer of 2016, Bevan moved to the Nike Academy in England. Vancouver Whitecaps On 15 May 2017, Bevan signed with Canadian United Soccer League side Whitecaps FC 2. After one season with Vancouver's reserve side, he transferred to Vancouver Whitecaps' MLS team on 13 December 2017. In 2018, Bevan moved to Sweden's third-tier on loan at Husqvarna FF. After making five starts, he returned to his parent club. Later that season, he went on loan in the USL with the Whitecaps' affiliate club, Fresno FC. Bevan was released by Vancouver at the end of their 2018 season. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hettikamkanamge Perera
Crishantha Dilan Perera Hettikankanamge (born 19 September 1978) is a Sri Lankan professional football referee. He has been a full international for FIFA since 2004.FIFA"Sri Lanka: Referees" He refereed some matches in AFC Champions League The AFC Champions League (abbreviated as ACL) is an annual continental club football competition organised by the Asian Football Confederation, and contested by Asia's top-division football clubs. It is the most prestigious club competition .... AFC Asian Cup References 1978 births Living people Sri Lankan football referees AFC Asian Cup referees {{SriLanka-footy-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeje Lalpekhlua
Jeje Lalpekhlua Fanai (born 7 January 1991) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a striker, and last appeared with Indian Super League club East Bengal. Between 2011 and 2019, he scored 23 goals in 56 international matches representing India. He is the second-highest Indian goalscorer in Indian Super League history and the record highest scorer for Chennaiyin. Jeje won the 2014–15 I-League with Mohun Bagan and the 2015 Indian Super League with Chennaiyin, subsequently winning the 2015–16 FPAI Indian Player of the Year and the AIFF Men's Player of the Year Award. Club career Youth career Born in the small village of Hnahthial in Mizoram, Lalpekhlua was born in a football fanatic family. His father and elder brother played for a local Mizoram club – The Model Sporting Club, while his uncle represented Mizoram in the Santosh Trophy. Lalpekhlua made his debut for the Model Sporting Club four months after his father had retired from the club. Despite ini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santosh Kumar (referee)
Muringothumalil Santosh Kumar (born 12 May 1975) is an Indian professional football referee who officiates primarily in the I-League and Indian Super League. In 2012 it was announced that Kumar would be one of three referees in India to be made professional by the All India Football Federation. Personal life and career Born in Kerala, Kumar grew up in a village that was very passionate about football. He played for small local clubs, earning Rs. 200 per match. Eventually though, due to injury and financial problems, Kumar had to give up playing football, instead, focusing on refereeing the game. He started out as a referee in the 1990s for local village games. He passed his written and physical exam for refereeing in 1996. Kumar started to referee matches at the local and regional levels but also took up other jobs in order to pay his bills after passing his exam. In 2004 Kumar became a national level referee, however, due to work commitments, could never officiate in all th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarpreet Singh
Sarpreet Singh (born 20 February 1999) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for club Jahn Regensburg, on loan from Bayern Munich II. He also represents the New Zealand national team. Born in New Zealand to Indian parents, Singh played for Onehunga Sports in his youth before signing for Wellington Phoenix Academy in 2015, then making his competitive senior debut for the Wellington Phoenix in 2016. He spent another three seasons with the club becoming a regular starter and earned his first international call up for New Zealand in 2018 to play at the Intercontinental Cup, where he scored his first international goal. After impressive performances with the New Zealand national under-20 football team at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup, Singh signed a three-year deal with Bayern Munich. Singh's first appearance for the senior team was in a friendly against Arsenal at the 2019 International Champions Cup. Club career Early career Born in Auc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ovella Ochieng
Michael Ovella Ochieng (born 23 December 1999) is a Kenyan international footballer who plays for Richards Bay as a striker. Career Ochieng has played club football for Kariobangi Sharks and Vasalund. He made his international debut for Kenya in 2016. He scored his first ever goal in his career, in the match against New Zealand New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest island count ... in Intercontinental Cup held in India. Kenya won 2–1. International goals References 1999 births Living people Kenyan men's footballers Men's association football forwards F.C. Kariobangi Sharks players Vasalunds IF players Township Rollers F.C. players Richards Bay F.C. players Kenyan National Super League players Kenyan Premier League players Ettan Fotboll players Kenya men's int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
