CAFA Nations Cup: Check India's full squad, fixtures, match timings in IST, and venue

CAFA Nations Cup: Check India's full squad, fixtures, match timings in IST, and venue

CAFA Nations Cup: Khalid Jamil named a 23-member squad for the CAFA Nations Cup starting August 29 on Monday. The tournament marks his first assignment as India men's football head coach. The Blue Tigers will travel to Tajikistan to compete in the tournament.

Jamil arrives at a time when Indian men's football is on a decline. He replaces Manolo Marquez as the new head coach with the Spaniard stepping down from his position last month. The step was taken after India’s 1-0 defeat to lower-ranked Hong Kong in June, further dashing their hopes to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup in 2027. India had earlier engaged in a goalless stalemate against Bangladesh in the opening match of their Asian Cup qualifiers.

"We have information on Tajikistan, Iran, and Afghanistan. They are strong sides and have done well recently. But we must focus on our own game and be mentally prepared. The key is belief and playing as a unit. There is improvement, but it will take time. Focus should also be given to juniors alongside seniors, to build a strong future,” noted Jamil in the press conference held earlier in the day in Bengaluru.

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India's group at CAFA Nations Cup

The Blue Tigers have been drawn in Group B alongside hosts Tajikistan, defending champions Iran, and Afghanistan.

India's fixtures at CAFA Nations Cup with timings in IST

August 29: India vs Tajikistan (9:00 pm)

September 1: India vs Iran (5:30 pm)

September 4: India vs Afghanistan (5:30 pm)

India's squad for CAFA Nations Cup

Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Amrinder Singh, Hrithik Tiwar

Defenders: Rahul Bheke, Naorem Roshan Singh, Anwar Ali, Sandesh Jhingan, Chinglensana Singh, Hmingthanmawia Ralte, Muhammed Uvai

Midfielders: Nikhil Prabhu, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Danish Farooq Bhat, Jeakson Singh, Boris Singh, Ashique Kuruniyan, Udanta Singh, Naorem Mahesh Singh

Forwards: Irfan Yadwad, Manvir Singh (Jr.), Jithin MS, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Vikram Partap Singh

Venue of India's matches at CAFA Nations Cup

India will play all their group stage matches at the CAFA Nations Cup in Central Stadium, Hisor, Tajikstan.