India is ready to host the 14th version of the South Asian Football Federation Championship 2023, also called SAFF Cup, beginning on June 21. The Blue Tigers are the present champions, having gained the 2021 version by beating Nepal 3-0 within the last. The Indian soccer workforce additionally holds the file for profitable the match eight instances and has reached the ultimate unbelievably 12Â instances.
Pakistan, who weren’t a part of the 2021 version due to the FIFA ban, are cleared to function within the upcoming match and will likely be going through rivals India for the primary time within the final 5 years. Sri Lanka, who have been supposed to host the match, are at present serving a suspension from FIFA and won’t take part within the match for the primary time. In Sri Lanka’s absence, SAFF has included Lebanon and Kuwait, who will likely be making their debuts within the match.Â
Eight groups are divided into two teams and can play in a single round-robin format. The prime two groups from every group will qualify for the semi-final spherical and the winners will conflict within the last on July 4.
SAFF Cup 2023 Venue:
Bengaluru’s iconic Sree Kanteerava Stadium will host all 15Â matches, together with the ultimate.
SAFF Cup 2023 Schedule and Groups
Group A: India, Pakistan, Kuwait, Nepal
Group B: Lebanon, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives
Wednesday, June 21
Kuwait vs Nepal – 3:30 PMÂ
India vs Pakistan – 7:30 PM
Thursday, June 22
Lebanon vs Bangladesh – 3:30 PM
Maldives vs Bhutan – 7:30 PM
Saturday, June 24
Pakistan vs Kuwait – 3:30 PM
Nepal vs India – 7:30 PM
Sunday, June 25
Bangladesh vs Maldives – 3:30 PM
Bhutan vs Lebanon – 7:30 PM
Tuesday, June 27
Nepal vs Pakistan – 3:30 PM
India vs Kuwait – 7:30 PM
Wednesday, June 28
Lebanon vs Maldives – 3:30 PM
Bhutan vs Bangladesh – 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 1
Semi-final 1 – 3:30 PM
Semi-final 2 – 7:30 PM
Tuesday, July 4
Final – 7:30 PM IST
SAFF Cup 2023Â Live Streaming and Where to Watch on TV:
All India Football Federation (AIFF) is but to reveal the official broadcast for live telecast. However, followers can take pleasure in live streaming of SAFF Cup 2023 on the FanCode web site and App.
SAFF Cup 2023 Participating Teams
India (FIFA Rank 101), Lebanon (FIFA Rank 99), Pakistan (FIFA Rank 195), Kuwait (FIFA Rank 143), Nepal (FIFA Rank 147), Maldives (FIFA Rank 154), Bhutan (FIFA Rank 185), Bangladesh (FIFA Rank 192)
India Squad for SAFF Cup 2023:
Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Amrinder Singh
Defenders: Subhasish Bose, Pritam Kotal, Sandesh Jhingan, Anwar Ali, Akash Mishra, Mehtab Singh, Rahul Bheke.
Midfielders: Liston Colaco, Ashique Kuruniyan, Rohit Kumar, Udanta Singh, Anirudh Thapa, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Nikhil Poojary, Jeakson Singh, Sahal Abdul Samad, Lalengmawia Ralte, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Rowllin Borges, Nandha Kumar
Forwards: Sunil Chhetri, Rahim Ali, and Ishan Pandita
