Shillong (Meghalaya), Mar 24: The wait is over! The India senior men’s football team is all set to kick off their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers final round campaign against Bangladesh at the JN Stadium in Shillong today. The highly anticipated match will commence at 7 pm and will be streamed live on JioHotstar and telecast on Star Sports 3.
This historic encounter marks the first competitive-level international men’s match in Shillong, and football enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to witness their national team in action.
The stakes are high, with only the group winners qualifying for the final tournament in Saudi Arabia. India is pitted against Bangladesh, Singapore, and Hong Kong in Group A, and every match counts.
“The first game is always important. It’s a short competition, only the top team qualifies for the tournament,” said India’s head coach, Manolo Márquez, at the pre-match press conference on Monday. “There are six games, and we need to finish first. We want to get the maximum points possible.”
Will India start their campaign on a winning note? Be sure to catch the action live and cheer on the Blue Tigers as they take on Bangladesh in this thrilling encounter!
