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India vs Afghanistan l Indian Football team set for clash against Afghanistan in Saudi Arabia

In a historic development, the Indian men's football team will fly on a chartered plane to Abha, Saudi Arabia, for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying round 2 match against Afghanistan on March 21. This decision follows concerns raised by coach Igor Stimac about logistical challenges, prompting AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey to take unprecedented action. Stimac highlighted the strenuous journey that would involve changing flights three times during a candid meeting with the AIFF chief.

March 09, 2024 / 16:59 IST
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