The Latest Breaking News from Mahesh Gawli

AIFF puts its weight behind Stimac, extends his stay as head coach till June 2026

Igor Stimac extended as head coach of Indian men's football team till 2026. AIFF heeded his suggestion to extend Mahesh Gawli's contract as assistant coach and head of U-23 team. Stimac wants stakeholders to recognize importance of national team and ensure good preparation for World Cup, Asian Cup, and Asian…

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

Igor Stimac was behind me all the time, says India's assistant coach Mahesh Gawli

PANAJI: Indian football is on the upswing with the national team winning a record three trophies in the last four months and remaining unbeaten in 2023. Captain Sunil Chhetri has led by example on the field, while India are not short of leaders on the sidelines.

The Times of India · Jul 14, 2023

Our superior fitness helped: Mahesh Gawli

BENGALURU: India assistant coach Mahesh Gawli, who added the SAFF Championship to his collection on Tuesday as the coach of the India team, after winning the trophy twice as a player, was happy with the rare double and lauded the efforts of Sandesh Jhingan and Sahal Abdul Samad for India's…

The Times of India · Jul 5, 2023

SAFF Championship: India eye ninth title

NEW DELHI: Defending champions India on Tuesday will aim to maintain their impressive track record and secure their ninth title as they face a formidable Kuwait in the SAFF Championship final.

The Times of India · Jul 3, 2023

We played for Igor Stimac: Mahesh Gawli

BENGALURU: Assistant coach Mahesh Gawli said India's semifinal win against Lebanon was for head coach Igor Stimac and all the fans as his team advanced to the final of the SAFF Championship where they will take on Kuwait here on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023

India beats Lebanon 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw in SAFF Championship semifinal

India beat Lebanon 4-2 on penalties at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium to enter the SAFF Championship final. The tie was goalless until the end of extra-time, and in the ensuing shoot-out, India was flawless. Sunil Chhetri, Anwar Ali, Naorem Mahesh and Udanta Singh didn’t even allow the Lebanon goalie to…

The Hindu · Jul 1, 2023

SAFF Championship: India bank on Sunil Chhetri magic to overcome Lebanon in semifinal

Chhetri confident of Blue Tigers' preparedness despite missing coach Stimac, Jhingan Ali

The Times of India · Jul 1, 2023

India downs Nepal 2-0 to enter SAFF Championship 2023 semifinals

India had a 2-0 win over Nepal in the SAFF Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on June 25th 2023. Second-half goals from skipper Sunil Chhetri and Naorem Mahesh secured India a semifinal spot, along with fellow Group-A side Kuwait, which had beaten Pakistan 4-0 earlier in the day.

The Hindu · Jun 24, 2023

India head coach Stimac to serve just one-match ban, to return at helm against Kuwait in SAFF Championships

to attract a ban of more than one match and as such it will not be referred to the SAFF Disciplinary Committee for further action.

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2023

India vs Pak @SAFF C'ship: A hat-trick, an ugly brawl, a red card and a headbutt

If the India vs Pakistan SAFF Championship football match made headlines days before it was scheduled to be played due to visa issues for the travelling Pakistan team, it made bigger headlines a day after the game thanks to some very good football played by the Indian team as well…

The Times of India · Jun 22, 2023