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India Seeks Redemption Against Afghanistan in CAFA Nations Cup Clash | Sports-Games
India aims to secure a spot in the CAFA Nations Cup third-place or final match by winning or drawing against Afghanistan, relying on favorable results from other games.
- India’s Men's National Football Team will play Afghanistan today, September 4, 2025, in their final Group B match of the CAFA Nations Cup at Hisor Central Stadium, Tajikistan.
- This match follows India's mixed campaign that includes a 2-1 win over Tajikistan and a 0-3 loss to Iran, and India must win to advance to the playoffs.
- India seeks redemption for a 1-2 loss to Afghanistan in March 2024 World Cup qualifiers and faces the challenge without injured captain Sandesh Jhingan, as coach Khalid Jamil adopts a cautious approach.
- India holds a strong head-to-head record with 13 wins against Afghanistan's two in 22 meetings, but Jamil warned, 'We cannot take Afghanistan lightly' and emphasized squad depth and player readiness.
- Jamil characterized the current phase as a valuable learning experience and praised his team’s determination despite previous challenges, emphasizing that securing a victory today is vital for India’s chances of advancing to the final stage of the CAFA Nations Cup.
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