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"We will go out and fight": Igor Stimac ahead of AFC Asian Cup clash again
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
On the brink of their fifth appearance on the continental stage, the Blue Tigers begin their tryst with destiny against the mighty Australians at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha on Saturday.
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A look at India's opponents ahead of AFC Asian Cup 2023
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
India is placed with Australia, Uzbekistan, and Syria in Group B and will be aiming to avoid three losses and possibly win against one of the higher-ranked teams.
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"People should give him a lot of credit": Sandesh Jhingan on assistant coa
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Indian defenders have won much praise in 2023, winning nine clean sheets in the year.
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"She told me go out there and enjoy": Chhetri recalls conversations with w
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Nineteen years, 145 international matches, and 93 goals later, a 39-year-old Chhetri is seen going through a daily transformation, as he, along with the Blue Tigers, prepare for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2023, in Doha, Qatar. For it is when the India captain takes to the pitch, that he tran
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"Its like a mini World Cup": Winger Nikhil Poojary excited to represent In
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
In the tournament, India have been drawn in Group B of the AFC Asian Cup, where they will face the likes of Australia (January 13), Uzbekistan (January 18), and Syria (January 23), as per an All India Football Federation (AIFF). While the group looks relatively tough, Poojary and the boys ar
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"I always say to aim for bigger prize": Sandesh Jhingan
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Jhingan, who is going to play in the AFC Asian Cup for the second time in his career, is aiming for nothing but the biggest prize, the trophy. He urges all his players to leave no stone unturned with their preparations ahead of their vital international campaign, but he wants to stay focused
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AFC Asian Cup: Three wise men dream of displaying right intent in Doha
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
India are all set to participate in the AFC Asian Cup for the fifth time in history, once the ball gets rolling in Doha, Qatar, on January 13, the previous editions being in 1964, 1984, 2011, and 2019
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'Mature man' Chhangte ready for road ahead
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Over the last couple of years, the diminutive winger has put in some inspiring performances that have now made him a key member of the Blue Tigers' squad. While Chhangte had missed selection for the final squad for the Asian Cup in 2019, his selection for the 2023 edition came as no surprise
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"Time to work with more intensity, passion": Sandesh Jhingan on AFC Asian
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
While the first edition in 1964 remains India's most successful stint at the Asian Cup after they finished runners-up behind Israel (it was a round-robin tournament), the Blue Tigers have never made it past the group stage after that
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"Having supporters on your side is always an advantage": India head coach
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Ahead of India's AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 campaign, the Blue Tigers' head coach, Igor Stimac, on Tuesday said that having a whopping fan base will give them an advantage in the upcoming tournament.
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Hardworking, humble Blue Tigers 'impress' newly-appointed assistant coach
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Blue Tigers have put their grand reception in Doha behind them, and have now begun training for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. While there are plenty of familiar faces around, a few are yet to make their senior international debut
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We need to be clinical against superior opponents: Igor Stimac
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
India made history as the first among the 23 visiting teams to reach Qatar for the AFC Asian Cup 2023. With less than two weeks remaining until the Blue Tigers' inaugural match against Australia, head coach Igor Stimac and his team find themselves pressed for time.
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