IFA Shield News

Botafogo strikes late against Chirag Kerala

Sunday, March 11th, 2012

Brazil’s Botafogo FC scored deep in to the second half injury time to register their first win in the 116th IFA Shield 2012, at the cost of Chirag United Kerala who crashed out of the tournament after their second loss in the group stages. (more…)

IFA Shield: Southern Samity gets the better of Chirag Kerala

Sunday, March 4th, 2012

Southern Samity registered a 1-0 win over Chirag United Kerala in the opening Group B match of the 116th IFA Shield 2011-12 at Howrah Municipal Corporation Stadium. (more…)

Chirag United Kerala to play in 116th IFA Shield

Friday, March 2nd, 2012

Chirag United Kerala FC will be seen playing Souther Samity and Brazilian top division club Botafogo Football and Regatta SC (BFR) in the group stages of the 116th edition of the IFA Shield, this year sponsored by the Rose Valley Group of Companies. (more…)

Mohun Bagan set to play Churchill Bros in IFA final

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

ifa shieldMohun Bagan, reduced to 10 men, fought hard to set up a title clash with Churchill Brothers in the final after scrapping past fighting Chirag United 5-4 via tie-breaker in the second semis at Yuba Bharati Krirangan here today. (more…)

IFA Shield 2009: Rafi stars as Mahindra starts off with a win

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

Mohammed Rafi Mahindra United began its campaign in the 114th IFA Shield on a winning note downing local side George Telegraph SC 2-0 in a Group ‘C’ league match at the Khardah Stadium on Tuesday.
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IFA Shield 2009: Opening Day Blues for I-League teams

Monday, August 31st, 2009

650x_processed_30_img_8996_air-india-vs-pune-fc-3_02It was baptism by fire for the two newly promoted I-League teams, Shillong Lajong Football Club (SLFC) and Pune FC on the opening day of the 114th IFA Shield here on Sunday.
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IFA Shield 2009: The Spirit of Kerala still alive at IFA Shield

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

ifa shieldWhile there are no teams from Kerala at the 114th edition of IFA Shield, the fans from the State have a lot to yearn for as there is a plethora of players from Kerala ready to showcase their skills in this year’s event. (more…)