India will play Afghanistan in a must-win game at the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 in Hisor, Tajikistan. The Blue Tigers, led by new coach Khalid Jamil, still have a chance to qualify for the third-place playoff if they win today. India started the tournament with a strong victory against Tajikistan but suffered a heavy loss to Iran. T
heir record against Afghanistan has been mixed in recent years, which makes this clash even more important. Fans in India can watch the game live on FanCode at 5:30 PM IST.
India vs Afghanistan, CAFA Nations Cup 2025 – Match Details
Venue: Hisor Central Stadium, Hisor, Tajikistan
Date & Time: Thursday, September 4, 5:30 PM IST (5:00 PM local)
Live Streaming: FanCode app and website in India
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India’s Qualification Hopes Still Alive
India cannot reach the final after their defeat to Iran, but a victory over Afghanistan can still give them a shot at finishing third. This makes today’s game crucial for the Blue Tigers. A win would keep their campaign alive and add momentum under new coach Khalid Jamil.
Recent Form of the Blue Tigers
India began the tournament with a positive 2-1 win against Tajikistan, which boosted morale. But a 3-0 loss to Asian heavyweights Iran hurt their chances of topping the group. The team has struggled with consistency in recent months, and today’s game offers a chance to set things right.
India vs Afghanistan Rivalry
India has a good overall record against Afghanistan. However, last year, they suffered a shock with one draw and one loss to the same opponents in World Cup qualifiers. Those results have added extra motivation for India to prove themselves in this match.
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New Era Under Khalid Jamil
Khalid Jamil has stepped in as head coach at a challenging time. His first game brought a much-needed victory, but the loss to Iran showed the gap India still has to close against top Asian teams. Khalid Jamil now has the chance to make a statement by guiding India past Afghanistan and into the next round.
What This Means for Indian Football?
Staying in the competition is not the only goal of this game. Building future confidence is another goal. India might take advantage of this opportunity to regain its fighting spirit under new leadership.
A victory against Afghanistan will show the team’s readiness to overcome obstacles and start a more successful Asian football journey.
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