US EditionIndia Prepares for CAFA Nations Cup 2025 Challenge in Central Asia
DUSHANBE, TAJIKISTAN, JUL 30 – India replaces Malaysia to compete in Group B of the CAFA Nations Cup 2025, facing higher-ranked teams as preparation for AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers, officials said.
- On July 30, 2025, the AIFF confirmed the India men’s national team will start its CAFA Nations Cup campaign against Tajikistan on August 29 in Dushanbe.
- Amid preparation focus for AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, Malaysia’s national football team withdrew from Group B on July 15, 2025, and India was confirmed as their replacement.
- The tournament runs from August 29 to September 8 across Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, featuring eight teams including six CAFA members beyond India.
- By competing in Central Asia, India’s men’s national team gains experience against higher-ranked teams and prepares for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Final Round Qualifiers.
- Amid coaching uncertainty, the Indian men’s national team is still searching for a head coach, with a new appointment expected on August 1 from a shortlist including Khalid Jamil, Stephen Constantine, and Stefan Tarkovic.
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India to play CAFA Nations Cup 2025 - The Tribune
he Indian senior men's national team, as part of their preparation for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round, will participate in the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Nations Cup 2025, scheduled to be held from August 31 to September 8.
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NewsDrumIndia to kick off CAFA Nations Cup against Tajikistan
New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI) India have been drawn alongside Tajikistan, Islamic Republic of Iran and Afghanistan in Group B of the CAFA Nations Cup 2025, with their campaign kicking off against hosts Tajikistan on August 29 in Dushanbe. The Central Asian regional tournament, scheduled from August 31-September 8, will serve as preparation for India […]
·New Delhi, India
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