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2013 Durand Cup
The 2013 Durand Cup was the 126th season of the Durand Cup, the third oldest football tournament in the world, which is a knock-out competition held in India. Air India were the current holders, having beaten Mumbai Tigers 3-2 on penalties after the match ended 0-0 after 120 minutes in the 2012 Final.http://article.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-02/top-stories/33548200_1_durand-cup-dodsal-mumbai-air-india The tournament is held from 2 September to 19 September with all matches at the Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi. Preliminary round Quarter-finals The quarter-finals of the Durand Cup shall be played between 12 teams. Four of the teams currently played in 2012–13 I-League and four played in the 2013 I-League 2nd Division. The other four spots would have been taken up by the top two teams from the preliminary round plus two services team. Group A Group B Group C Group D Semi-finals Final Scorers ''All goals from tournament proper. Goals fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohammedan S
''Mohammedan'' (also spelled ''Muhammadan'', ''Mahommedan'', ''Mahomedan'' or ''Mahometan'') is a term for a follower of Muhammad, the Islamic prophet. It is used as both a noun and an adjective, meaning belonging or relating to, either Muhammad or the religion, doctrines, institutions and practices that he established. The word was formerly common in usage, but the terms ''Muslim'' and ''Islamic'' are more common today. Though sometimes used stylistically by some Muslims, a vast majority consider the term either archaic or offensive. Etymology The Oxford English Dictionary cites 1663 as the first recorded usage of the English term; the older spelling ''Mahometan'' dates back to at least 1529. The English word is derived from New Latin ''Mahometanus'', from Medieval Latin ''Mahometus'', Muhammad. It meant simply a follower of Mohammad. In Western Europe, down to the 13th century or so, some Christians had the belief that Muhammad had either been a heretical Christian or that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala Police Football Team
Kerala Police Football Team is an Indian institutional football team based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, that competes in the Kerala Premier League. It is the first and only team from Kerala to win India's top domestic cup competition. History In 1984, the then Kerala Director General of Police (DGP) thought it would be a good idea to form a football team for the police department. He not only realized the potential of the talent pool available in the state, but also wanted to bring in a positive image of the people when thinking of the department. Kerala Police Football Team is governed by the Kerala Police and has won the Federation Cup twice. In 1996-97 they participated in the inaugural edition of National Football League. In 1998 they took part in the first edition of NFL 2nd Division. Over the years they played several times in the Federation Cup and Durand Cup. In 2014-15 they reached the final of Kerala Premier League, but were defeated by SBT. In 2019-20 they reach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajay Singh (footballer)
Ajay Singh (born 28 March 1989) is an Indian professional footballer who plays for Delhi FC. Career JCT For the 2010-11 I-League season Ajay Singh spent most of his time with the JCT Under-19 squad where he won the 2011 I-League U19 championship. He did though play seven matches and score six goals for the senior team JCT FC in the I-League. Pailan Arrows During the summer of 2011 Singh signed with Pailan Arrows who were then Indian Arrows in the I-League. He scored his first and only goal for Pailan Arrows in the I-League on 28 April 2012 against HAL at the Bangalore Football Stadium in the 41st minute as Pailan ran out 2–1 winners. Churchill Brothers During the summer of 2012 Singh again moved on and signed for Churchill Brothers who are also of the I-League. He scored his first goal for the club on 4 January 2013 against Shillong Lajong at the Duler Stadium in which he scored in the 55th minute after coming on as a substitute as Churchill Brothers won the match 6–0 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Sikkim F
United may refer to: Places * United, Pennsylvania, an unincorporated community * United, West Virginia, an unincorporated community Arts and entertainment Films * ''United'' (2003 film), a Norwegian film * ''United'' (2011 film), a BBC Two film Literature * ''United!'' (novel), a 1973 children's novel by Michael Hardcastle Music * United (band), Japanese thrash metal band formed in 1981 Albums * ''United'' (Commodores album), 1986 * ''United'' (Dream Evil album), 2006 * ''United'' (Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell album), 1967 * ''United'' (Marian Gold album), 1996 * ''United'' (Phoenix album), 2000 * ''United'' (Woody Shaw album), 1981 Songs * "United" (Judas Priest song), 1980 * "United" (Prince Ital Joe and Marky Mark song), 1994 * "United" (Robbie Williams song), 2000 * "United", a song by Danish duo Nik & Jay featuring Lisa Rowe Television * ''United'' (TV series), a 1990 BBC Two documentary series * ''United!'', a soap opera that aired on BBC One from 1965-19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asim Hassan
Sayed Asim Hassan (born 19 November 1986 in Malerkotla, Punjab) is an Indian football player who plays as a midfielder. Career Mahilpur FA He joined the Mahilpur Football Academy in the Under-19 batch and honed his game there for around three years. Mahilpur is another little known football crazy outpost, a city which is crazy about the game. It has produced stalwarts of Indian football. JCT FC The next logical step for any budding footballer in Punjab was the JCT Academy and it was no different for the midfielder. He graduated out of the Academy a couple of years later and joined the JCT senior team for 2007–08 I-League The I-League 2007–08 kicked off on 24 November 2007 at the Fatorda Stadium, Margao, Goa. The first match of the season was played between the two Goan clubs Dempo and Salgaocar. The top team in the I-League qualified for the qualifying ph .... His one year at JCT was not completely satisfactory mainly due to the lack of game time he got. Pune I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalighat Milan Sangha F
Kalighat is a locality of Kolkata, in Kolkata district, West Bengal, India. One of the oldest neighbourhoods in South Kolkata, Kalighat is also densely populated — with a history of cultural intermingling with the various foreign incursions into the area over time. The Kali of Kalighat The famous temple Kalighat Kali Temple dedicated to the goddess Kali is situated in Kalighat. This is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. The right toe of Dakshayani Sati is said to have fallen here. The Shakti here is known as ''Dakshina Kalika'', while the Bhairava is ''Nakulesh''. Considered one of the Holiest of the Holies in terms of Hindu Shakta Pilgrimage Centres, (Shiva and Durga/Kali/Shakti worshippers) it sees the footfall of thousands of devotees every day. However, Tuesdays and Saturdays are considered very auspicious, and the crowd increases a hundred folds on these two days especially in the evenings. The special days when the Goddess receives even more pilgrims is during the ''Vipad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bikash Jairu
Bikash Jairu (born 10 November 1990) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Indian Super League club East Bengal and the India national team. Career Jairu hails from Gyalshing, West Sikkim and was spotted during the "Search for more Bhaichungs" scheme launched by the Government of Sikkim and was inducted into the Sports Hostel in Namchi. Later he moved to the Sports Academy of Sikkim at Gangtok and passed out in 2008 grabbing a contract with ONGC. After his stint at ONGC, he moved to Shillong and joined Rangdajied United. After spending a season there he signed for Mumbai Tigers with whom he had a fruitful outing, scoring a number of goals for the team in the 2013 I-League 2nd Division. Salgaocar On 13 January 2014 it was announced that Bikash Jairu has signed for Salgaocar on loan from Mumbai Tigers. He made his debut for Salgaocar on 18 January 2014 in the Federation Cup match against Mumbai at the Nehru Stadium before being replaced by Freima ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tolgay Özbey
Tolgay Özbey (born 12 April 1986) is an Australian professional soccer player, who last played for Rockdale City Suns in the National Premier Leagues NSW as a striker. Biography Australian Clubs Early in his career, Özbey was recognized for his contributions as a striker with Blacktown City Demons during which he was chosen as the NSW Premier League "Player of the Year" in 2006 and won the competition's top goal scorer award (Andreas Golden Boot Award) back-to-back in 2006 and 2007. The successful period in 2006 led to his recruitment on loan by A-League side Sydney FC for their 2005–06 season finals campaign. Özbey's first appearance for Sydney came on 12 February 2006, as a substitute in the first leg of the semi-final against Adelaide United at Hindmarsh Stadium. Although Özbey was given a few minutes of game time during the final minutes of the first leg of the semi-final against Adelaide, he remained an unused substitute for the rest of Sydney FC's campaign in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Ezeh
Nna Ezeh Henry (born 28 November 1991) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward. Career JCT Mills After spending part of his youth career with the State Bank of Travancore in 2007 Ezeh signed for JCT Mills FC of the I-League in 2009. He scored his first goal for the club on 10 March 2010 against Salgaocar in which he found the net in the 48th minute through a header as JCT drew the match 1–1. Ezeh scored a hat-trick against Viva Kerala on 17 April 2010 as JCT won 5–1. Ezeh scored the match-winning goal when JCT won 1–0 against Chirag United on 17 April 2010. Ezeh scored his final goal of the season on 27 May 2010 against Mahindra United in what was Mahindra's final game in their history, however it was not enough as JCT lost 2–1. Mumbai On 4 September 2010 it was confirmed that Ezeh had signed with Mumbai F.C. who also play in the I-League. He scored his first goal for Mumbai on 3 December 2010 in their 2–1 victory over Air India FC. His next go ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Navy
The Indian Navy is the maritime branch of the Indian Armed Forces. The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Navy. The Chief of Naval Staff, a four-star admiral, commands the navy. As a blue-water navy, it operates significantly in the Persian Gulf Region, the Horn of Africa, the Strait of Malacca, and routinely conducts anti-piracy operations and partners with other navies in the region. It also conducts routine two to three month-long deployments in the South and East China seas as well as the western Mediterranean sea simultaneously. The primary objective of the navy is to safeguard the nation's maritime borders, and in conjunction with other Armed Forces of the union, act to deter or defeat any threats or aggression against the territory, people or maritime interests of India, both in war and peace. Through joint exercises, goodwill visits and humanitarian missions, including disaster relief, the Indian Navy promotes bilateral relations between n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Collin Abranches
Collin Abranches (born 12 December 1991) is an Indian professional footballer who last played as a defender for I-League side Gokulam Kerala. Career Air India In early 2011 Collin signed for local Mumbai club Air India FC who play in the national I-League. On 9 January 2011, Collin played and scored in his first ever professional match for Air India in an I-League match against HAL. He then scored his second career goal against Dempo on 18 December 2011. Salgaocar Abranches made his debut for Salgaocar F.C. on 22 September 2012 during a Federation Cup match against United Sikkim F.C. at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand; Salgaocar won the match 0–3. Mohammedan On 31 May 2013, it was confirmed that Abranches had signed for Mohammedan along with Sandeep Sangha. He made his debut for Mohammedan in the I-League on 21 September 2013 against Pune F.C. at the Salt Lake Stadium and played the whole match; as Mohammedan lost the match 1–3. Mumbai FC On 16 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penn Orji
Penn Ikechukwu Orji (born 4 April 1991) is a Nigerian football player who plays for Vasco S.C. in the Goa Professional League as a central midfielder A midfielder is an outfield position in association football. Midfielders may play an exclusively defensive role, breaking up attacks, and are in that case known as defensive midfielders. As central midfielders often go across boundarie .... References 1981 births Living people Nigerian footballers Expatriate footballers in India Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in India I-League players JCT FC players East Bengal Club players Mohammedan SC (Kolkata) players Indian Super League players Kerala Blasters FC players Sportspeople from Lagos Association football midfielders Stal Kraśnik players {{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
