Blue Tigers’ Road to Asian Glory Starts in Shillong

Indian senior men's national football team, led by head coach Manolo Márquez, has arrived in Shillong to kick-start their campaign for the qualification of the AFC Asian Cup 2027. The Blue Tigers will kick off their campaign on March 25 against Bangladesh at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. With a 10-d...

Indian senior men's national football team, led by head coach Manolo Márquez, has arrived in Shillong to kick-start their campaign for the qualification of the AFC Asian Cup 2027. The Blue Tigers will kick off their campaign on March 25 against Bangladesh at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. With a 10-day camp, featuring a friendly tie with Maldives on March 19, the side is looking forward to two clean-sheet victories to make a solid start. Sunil Chhetri’s return to the squad at age 40 adds firepower, as he leads the charge after his record-breaking ISL season. Márquez emphasized the importance of scoring goals, stating, “Results are all that matter now.” India is looking to qualify for its third straight Asian Cup spot, with Group C matches against Hong Kong China, Singapore, and Bangladesh on the agenda. Source: AIFF Media Team, Olympics.com