The Indian football team has announced the squad for the game against Afghanistan in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Three new players make their way into the side, while Anwar Ali returns to the line-up. Sandesh Jhingan, who is out with injury, has been left out of the squad.
Indian football team announces squad for AFG game in FIFA WC qualifiers
Jay Gupta, Imran Khan and Lalengmawia Ralte are the three new inclusions in the squad. Anwar Ali, who suffered an injury earlier and missed the Asian Cup, will make his comeback to the Indian side. Sandesh Jhingan misses out as he is recuperating from a knee injury that he sustained during the Asian Cup.
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The Indian football team will take on Afghanistan in two legs in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The first leg will take place on March 22 at 12 AM (IST) in Saudi Arabia. The second leg will be held four days later on March 26 at 7:30 PM (IST) in Guwhati.