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Independence Cup: HDFC Bank lifts the trophy as tie-breakers ruled the day once again
The final day of the Independence cup had spectators chew up their nails as the result of six of the seven knock out games including the final were decided on…
Independence Cup 2016: Pratik Koli’s hat-trick sends Air India to semis
After a goalless first-half, Air India went on a rampage in the second-half as they scored five past HDFC to set up a semi-final clash against Indian Navy, at St….
Independence Cup Day 1 Round up: Upsets, Tie-breakers highlight of the day
The day one of MDFA Independence Cup ended with conclusion of all the first round game as 8 teams enter the quarter-final round to be played on Independence Day. With…
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Independence Day Cup 2018: Preview
The 2018 edition of MDFA Independence Day Cup is set to go underway tomorrow at the iconic St. Xavier’s Ground, Parel. Just like every year, Independence Day Cup will be…
Independence Cup 2016: Athang Kanekar’s twin goals send Kenkre FC into the next round
Two splendid goals from Athang Kanekar was enough for Kenkre FC to register a comprehensive 2-0 victory over Young Boys Football Club in their 1st round encounter in Independence Cup…
Indian Navy lift the Independence Cup for the second successive year
Independence Day, as we all know, carries special importance and feelings to all of us Indians but when it comes to the Defence System of our country such importance and…
Independence Cup 2016: Central Bank of India overcomes a strong Millat FC side to qualify for next round
St. Xavier’s Ground, Parel: In the first match of the Tournament, Central Bank of India displayed a commendable performance against Millat FC to defeat them 2-1, booking their place in…
MDFA Independence Day Cup 2019: Teams and fixtures announced
The 2019 edition of MDFA Independence Day Cup is set to go underway tomorrow 14th August with the final rounds to be played on August 15th at the St. Xavier’s…
Western shoot down Navy to lift Independence Cup
Mumbai, August 15: Western Railway held their nerves in the crucial tie-breaker to overcome Indian Navy 5-4 via the tie-breaker in the final of the Independence Cup 2015 football tournament,…
Navy, KSA, WR, Customs through to the quarters of Independence Cup 2015
The new edition of Independence Cup kicked off yesterday at Xaviers ground, Parel where various clubs from MDFA (Mumbai District Football Association) Elite division, Super Division and First Division. All…
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Changing lives of Naxal affected Abujmaad Youths through Football
In the recently held International Subroto Mukherjee U17 Football Cup at Delhi, the children of Abujmaad, a heavily Naxal affected area, represented the Chhattisgarh team. This year Subroto cup grabbed…
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Sanchit Singh: I am looking forward to having a great season ahead
Fresh from his Nadkarni Cup title winning campaign – Sanchit Singh, who won the player of the tournament award, talks about his maiden experience of the tournament and his future…
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Untold stories of Mumbai Football: Indomitable spirit of Kasif Jamal
Despite facing a career threatening injury even before his professional career began, Kasif Jamal has stood the test of time and destiny to carve out his own mark in Mumbai…
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Young talent from Mumbai, Advait Shinde explains the experience gained from his recent outing with the Bengaluru Reserves
Advait Shinde, a boy from Mumbai, who dreamt to make it big in football has finally got his breakthrough. He used to play for Air India in the MDFA earlier….
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In conversation with Kali Alaudeen: Indian Football is growing faster since the arrival of ISL
Despite the Durand Cup loss, Chennaiyin FC reserve team Coach Kali Alaudeen believes team has a lot of positives to take home. Chennaiyin FC reserve team coach Kali Alaudeen –…
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Old but still Gold: Mumbai’s old warhorses can still pull strings on-field
Defying their age, Veteran players plying their trade in Mumbai Football over the last couple of season have shown that they can still pull strings on field and lead the…
Why this would be the right time to bring back ‘Rovers Cup’
Amidst growing demand of more games for Indian footballers, WIFA aims to revive the once crown jewel of Mumbai Football – Rovers Cup After Indian national team Coach Igor Stimac…
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Players laud BPFL, call it perfect pre-season tournament for Mumbai football
As Borivali Premier League enters its business end, players laud the tournament for giving opportunities to young city players while also setting up as perfect pre-season for Mumbai Football We sit…
The complications in the valley fail to distract Danish Farooque, the star performer of Real Kashmir FC
The aftermath of the lockdown in force in Jammu & Kashmir in the scrapping of Article 370 has left the players of Real Kashmir FC unable to contact their friends…
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Joga Bonito out to make their mark with women’s team
After finding success at both national and International level with its men’s team, Joga Bonito has now shifted its focus to its women’s team Joga Bonito women’s team emerged victorious…
UBI outclass Western Railway to lift Independence Cup
In the final, early goals from Sherwyn Chang and Hasan allowed Union Bank of India to beat Western Railway and clinch Rustomjee – MDFA Independence Cup The first two Quarter…
MDFA Independence Cup Day 1 Round up: Islanders knocked out, Mumbai Customs pick comfortable win
Customs pick easy win as Iron Born FC, Western Railway edge their opponents to book spot in quarter-finals while Millat FC, Mumbai Strikers win in Penalty Shootout Mumbai City FC…
MDFA Independence Day Cup 2019: Teams and fixtures announced
The 2019 edition of MDFA Independence Day Cup is set to go underway tomorrow 14th August with the final rounds to be played on August 15th at the St. Xavier’s…
Elite Division / Independence Cup / MDFA / Nadkarni Cup
MDFA Elite Division 2019-20 season to kickoff with annual Independence Cup from August 14
The MDFA Elite Division teams will kick-off the season starting with the annual Independence Cup Football Tournament, to be played at St. Xavier’s ground, Parel on August 14 and 15, 2019. After the completion…
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Independence Cup: HDFC Bank lifts the trophy as tie-breakers ruled the day once again
The final day of the Independence cup had spectators chew up their nails as the result of six of the seven knock out games including the final were decided on…
Independence Cup Day 1 Round up: Upsets, Tie-breakers highlight of the day
The day one of MDFA Independence Cup ended with conclusion of all the first round game as 8 teams enter the quarter-final round to be played on Independence Day. With…
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Independence Day Cup 2018: Preview
The 2018 edition of MDFA Independence Day Cup is set to go underway tomorrow at the iconic St. Xavier’s Ground, Parel. Just like every year, Independence Day Cup will be…
Five-star Indian Navy retains Independence Day Cup
15th August 2017, Mumbai: Elite Division side Indian Navy retained Independence Day Cup title after thumping Western Railway 5-1 in the final at St. Xavier’s Ground, Parel. In the last…
Indian Navy, Western Railway, Mumbai Strikers and CBI in Independence Day Cup semis
15th August 2017, Mumbai: The MDFA – Mumbai District Football Association season 2017-18 kicked start yesterday when Independence Day Cup went underway at St. Xavier’s Ground, Parel. Over 16 teams…
Independence Day Cup to kick-off tomorrow
Tomorrow, a dawn is set to embark when the season’s curtain raiser Independence Day Cup will go underway at St. Xavier’s Ground, Parel. Like the previous editions, eight teams each…