Jeakson Singh

Jeakson Singh Breaks Silence On Flaunting 'Manipur' Flag During SAFF Championship Victory Ceremony

The Indian government had to deploy military to restore peace in the region with more than 100 people losing their lives along with mass destruction of public and private property.

Jul 05, 2023, 23:45 PM IST

SAFF Championship Final: Indian Footballer Jeakson Singh Carries Meitei Flag While Collecting Medal, Raises Eyebrows

Indian footballer Jeakson Singh said he only wishes for peace in his state of Manipur after months of violence.

Jul 05, 2023, 07:08 AM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: India vs Ghana – As it happened...

With still a bleak possibility left in stepping onto the next round of the tournament, the Indian Colts face the Black Starlets, who had lifted the trophy twice in their footballing history.

Oct 12, 2017, 18:30 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup, India vs Ghana: Live streaming, TV listing, date, time, venues

There is still a marginal hope for India U-17 to qualify for the Round of 16 which also depends on other results to go in their favour. 

Oct 12, 2017, 14:41 PM IST

I was jumping when Jeakson Singh scored the goal, says Sunil Chhetri

A day after Jeakson Singh scored the epic goal -- first by an Indian, Chhetri, who is getting ready for the AFC CUP qualifier against macau could not stop raving about it.

Oct 10, 2017, 22:44 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: We believe we can win against Ghana, says Jeakson Singh

A victory over Ghana on Thursday night will be required for the hosts to continue their U-17 World Cup adventure.

Oct 10, 2017, 17:42 PM IST

It was a case of bad luck, proud of Jeakson Singh, says India U-17 football captain Amarjit Singh

India came agonisingly close to securing their first ever draw, if not a win, in a FIFA tournament when Jeakson Singh Thanoujam's bullet header found the back of the net against Colombia in their second group game of the ongoing U-17 World Cup.

Oct 10, 2017, 17:18 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: We lost focus in happiness of scoring, says India coach

India scored in the 80th minute. Midfielder Jeakson Singh had entered history books. India had its first footballer to score in a FIFA World Cup. It almost sent the boys in dreamland, without realising the Colombians had re-started and then, in a flash, restored their lead. Juan Penaloza scored again, his second, and a match-winner at that.

Oct 10, 2017, 00:02 AM IST

Meet Jeakson Singh - India's first ever goal-scorer in a FIFA World Cup

Jeakson's header, which will make even John Terry proud, brought India level at 1-1, but Colombian striker Juan Penaloza scored his second goal soon after re-start to seal the match at 2-1.

Oct 09, 2017, 22:37 PM IST

Moonwalk: 'Dangerous' Jeakson Singh ready to rock at U-17 World Cup

Jeakson, a defensive midfielder in the 21-member Indian team, hails from Haokha Mamang village in Manipur's Thoubal district. His father Konthoujam Deben Singh suffered a stroke in 2015 and had to leave his job with the Manipur police.

Oct 03, 2017, 14:22 PM IST