Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Player Release Row Clouds India’s CAFA Cup Prep
The Indian football team is getting ready for a tournament, but not all the players are there yet.
Some clubs aren't letting their players go because the tournament isn't during the usual international time.
Four new players are joining the camp, and they are excited to make their debut.
Three players from East Bengal are expected to join the camp.
The coach is keeping a keen eye on the Durand Cup hoping the remaining players will be made available by their clubs.
The Indian national football team camp is missing 11 players.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant did not release seven players due to the tournament not being in the FIFA window.
East Bengal will release three players after their Durand Cup match.
Jithin MS of NorthEast United may join after the Durand Cup final.
Four players are making their debut in the national camp.
- Who
- Khalid Jamil is the head coach, with 25 players currently in camp.
- What
- The Indian national football team camp is missing 11 players.
- When
- The camp began on August 16th.
- Where
- The CAFA Nations Cup is in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
- Why
- To prepare for the CAFA Nations Cup and the Asian Cup qualifiers.
Club vs. National Team
N/A
Player Availability
Club vs. National Team
Mohun Bagan Super Giant did not release seven players.
N/A
The national team needs the players for the camp.
- Head Coach
- Khalid Jamil
- Players in Camp
- 25
- Tournament
- CAFA Nations Cup
- First Match
- vs Tajikistan on August 29th
- First-Timers
- Alex Saji, Sunil Benchamin, Muhammed Uvais, and Manvir Singh
