SAFF Championship News
The squad reveal brought some surprises, notably with Udanta Singh securing a spot despite earlier public criticism from Stimac.
Sunil Chhetri's Team India beat Kuwait in the final of the SAFF championship to win their record ninth title. The fans got emotional and sang the 'Vande Mataram' at the Bengaluru stadium to celebrate the momentous occasion.
Indian footballer Jeakson Singh said he only wishes for peace in his state of Manipur after months of violence.
India footbal team assistant coach Mahesh Gawli, who was a two-time winner of the competition as a player, feels beating the two stronger teams on the way to the title will make it more special.
Stimac had got into a fight with a Pakistani player in India's first match of the championship. He repeated the offence by exchanging heated words with Kuwait players.
India clinched the title after beating Nepal 3-0 for the eighth SAFF Championship title on Saturday. Also, Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri equaled the iconic Lionel Messi with his 80th international strike. Know what Chhetri said on all this in a special conversation with Zee News.
India on Saturday defeated Nepal 3-0 to clinch their eighth SAFF Championship title.
Sunil Chhetri, Suresh Singh, Sahal Abdul Samad helped India extend their domination in regional tournament.
During the match, skipper Chhetri also equalled Lionel Messi with his 80th international strike.
The football championship was slated to take place in Bangladesh in September 2020.
Devi, hailing from Manipur, represented India for more than two decades and also captained the side during that stint. India would be hosting the U-17 women's World Cup for the first time.
India defeated defending champions Afghanistan 2-1 in the final of SAFF Cup 2015 to clinch their seventh title.
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Robin Singh was India's hero in their opening match with two goals in the second half.
The Indian coach says the vision is for the future.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from December 23 to January 3.
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