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The matches of the 20th Administrator’s Challenge Cup Football Tournament 2026 (U-17 Boys), which were scheduled for 23 January 2026, had to be cancelled due to heavy rainfall and unfavourable weather conditions.As per the revised fixture schedule, the postponed matches were successfully conducted on Saturday (Day-5) at Sports Complex, Sector 46, Chandigarh, ensuring the smooth continuation of the tournament.
RESULTS (Matches played on 24 January 2026, at Sports Complex- 46)
• Match–1 : Rajasthan United Football Club (Alwar, Rajasthan) vs AFTA Odisha Result: Rajasthan United FC 1 – 4 AFTA Goal Scorers: Rajasthan United FC: Karthik – 29th minute
AFTA, Odisha: • Aayush CA (13’)• Nibash (45+2’),• Sadish (80’),• Anwar (86’)
• Match–2 Minerva Football Academy (Mohali, Punjab) vs RBDSA (Meghalaya) Result: Minerva Football Academy 4 – 1 RBDSA Goal Scorers: Minerva FA:• Azam (9’),• Denamani (14’,56’, 59’)RBDSA: Badonlang (19’)
Caution: • Rhytham (Minerva FA)• Red Card: T. H Malemnganba – Violent Conduct (Minerva FA)• Bantgilang (RBDSA)
• Match–3
Baba Fateh Singh Football Academy (Anandpur Sahib, Punjab) vs CASA Football Academy, Barwani (MP) Result: Baba Fateh Singh FA 3 – 3 CASA FA [Draw]Goal Scorers (BFSFA): • Vikash Kumar (65’, 90+5’) • Yashpreert Sharma (68’)Cautions:• Sukhreet,• Jatin Goal Scorers (CASA FA): • Sanskar (8’ 16’), • Jay (27’) Cautions:• Shakurkh (Coach), • Raght
• Match–4 Himalayan FC (Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh) vs Sandhu Football Academy, Chandigarh
Result: 1 – 1 (Draw)Goal Scorers:Himalayan FC: Ansh Panday – 61st minuteSandhu FA: Natik – 3rd minute
The revised schedule for the remaining league matches, semi-finals, and final has been implemented accordingly and is attached for reference.
The Sports Department, Chandigarh Administration, appreciates the cooperation and sportsmanlike spirit shown by all participating teams, officials, and coaches during the weather-related disruption and looks forward to the successful completion of the tournament.
