India Set to Compete in CAFA Nations Cup 2023
India has been invited to participate in the CAFA Nations Cup 2023, replacing Malaysia, which withdrew due to logistical issues. The tournament will be held in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan from August 28 to September 8, featuring teams such as Iran, Afghanistan, and others. Final confirmation is awaited.
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India is set to step onto the Central Asian football stage as they gear up for the CAFA Nations Cup, held from August 28 to September 8 in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The Central Asian Football Association extended the invitation after Malaysia's withdrawal.
Logistical issues and player availability led Malaysia to bow out of the eight-team tournament, as it does not precisely fit within the FIFA international window. The All India Football Federation has expressed intent to participate, with a final nod from the organizers pending.
Oman is the other invitee to the tournament's second edition, while Iran took home the trophy in 2023. The upcoming matches mark a new chapter for India's national team, with a new head coach due to be appointed on August 1. If included, India will compete in Group B.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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