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India's senior men's football team has begun training in Bengaluru under new head coach Khalid Jamil. Twenty-two players have reported so far, with 13 more expected after completing Durand Cup duties. The team will compete in the CAFA Nations Cup against Tajikistan, Iran, and Afghanistan next month. This camp also serves as preparation for crucial AFC Asian Cup qualifiers against Singapore.

Key Points: Khalid Jamil Begins India Camp With 22 Players for CAFA Nations Cup

  • Khalid Jamil starts India's prep camp with 22 players in Bengaluru
  • 13 more to join after Durand Cup commitments
  • India faces Tajikistan, Iran, and Afghanistan in CAFA Nations Cup
  • Squad also preps for AFC Asian Cup qualifiers against Singapore
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22 players reach senior India men's national team camp in Bengaluru

22 players report to India's national football camp under Khalid Jamil as Blue Tigers prepare for CAFA Nations Cup and AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.

"The AIFF has urged all clubs to release national team players for this crucial assignment. - AIFF Press Release"

New Delhi, August 15

Newly-appointed senior India men's national team head coach, Khalid Jamil, on Friday, announced 35 probables for the Blue Tigers' preparatory camp for the CAFA Nations Cup 2025.

The team will begin training in Bengaluru on August 16, with 22 players having reported to the camp so far, as per a press release from AIFF.

The 13 other players are expected to join the national team camp after completing their Durand Cup 2025 engagements with their respective clubs.

India, drafted into Group B of the CAFA Nations Cup, will travel to Hisor, Tajikistan, where they will face the hosts (August 29), IR Iran (September 1), and Afghanistan (September 4). The third-place match and the final will be played on September 8, in Hisor and Tashkent (Uzbekistan), respectively.

The following are the 22 players who have reported to the senior India men's national team camp so far:

Goalkeepers: Amrinder Singh, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Hrithik Tiwari.

Defenders: Akash Mishra, Alex Saji, Boris Singh Thangjam, Chinglensana Singh Konsham, Hmingthanmawia Ralte, Rahul Bheke, Roshan Singh Naorem, Sandesh Jhingan, Sunil Benchamin.

Midfielders: Ashique Kuruniyan, Danish Farooq Bhat, Nikhil Prabhu, Rahul Kannoly Praveen, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Udanta Singh Kumam.

Forwards: Irfan Yadwad, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Rahim Ali, Vikram Partap Singh.

Head Coach: Khalid Jamil

The AIFF has urged all clubs to release national team players for this crucial assignment, which also prepares the squad for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers against Singapore (away & home). The following are the 13 players who are yet to join the camp:

Mohun Bagan SG: Anirudh Thapa, Deepak Tangri, Lalengmawia Ralte, Liston Colaco, Manvir Singh, Sahal Abdul Samad, Vishal Kaith.

East Bengal FC: Anwar Ali, Jeakson Singh, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Albino Gomes.

Jamshedpur FC: Manvir Singh, Jithin MS.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Good mix of youth and experience. But I'm concerned about the defense - we need more quality center backs for tough matches against Iran and Afghanistan.
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Ananya R
Khalid Jamil has done wonders with clubs, but national team is different challenge. Hope he gets full support from AIFF and clubs release players on time. Best wishes to team!
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Vikram M
Why no Brandon Fernandes? He's been consistent for Goa FC. Our midfield lacks creativity without him. AIFF should explain these selection decisions properly.
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Priya S
Tough group but good preparation for Asian Cup qualifiers. Chhangte and Udanta on wings will be exciting to watch! Let's back our boys 💙
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Karthik V
Bengaluru weather perfect for training camp. Hope they work on set pieces - we concede too many goals from corners and free kicks. All the best Tigers! 🐯
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Michael C
Interesting to see how Jamil implements his style. India needs to move away from defensive mindset and play more attacking football to progress internationally.

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