Jhingan recounted personal experiences to highlight the negative impact that playing against overage footballers has on youth players. He termed it to be damaging to their confidence since it stems self-doubt at a critical stage of their overall footballing development.
India heaved a sigh of relief as it didn't drop any place in the rankings after descending three spots in the previous rankings updated in June after a failed 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday announced the name of its president in its 85-year history with Kalyan Chaubey defeating the legendary Bhaichung Bhutia in the election for the top post.
The Group C game was the 40th and final of the Group stages, with the quarterfinals scheduled in Kolkata between September 9 to 12.
Second-half strikes from Youssef Atriss and Sergio Barboza Junior ensured RUFC claimed the second spot in Group B. Mumbai City FC had already qualified as group toppers.
Greens skipper P.C. Lallawmkima, got a brace of goals while Somesh Kothari struck the other, in a game completely controlled by the Army team. Dipu Mirdha got a consolation goal for NEUFC in stoppage time.
While L. Khongsai (55th) and Liton Shil (90+6th) scored for the Armymen, Julius Duker (89th) and Edwin Vanaspaul (90+4th) scored late goals for Chennaiyin.
Going by his stature in Indian football, one may assume that Bhutia is the front-runner for the next AIFF president but the list suggests things will not be easy for him as other candidates have strong political connections.
Indian Navy's Adersh (43') opened the scoring of the game before Vikram Partap Singh's goal (45+3') at the cusp of the half-time cancelled out their lead.
FIFA views the administrators' committee formed by the Supreme Court as interfering since they have a voice in how Indian football is run.
