Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Sandesh Jhingan Injured in CAFA Cup, Under Medical Care
Sandesh Jhingan, a key player for the Indian football team, broke his cheekbone during a match in the CAFA Nations Cup held in Tajikistan.
The injury happened during the game against Iran.
He's now getting medical care in Goa and will miss the rest of the tournament.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is supporting him.
Despite the injury, India qualified for the third-place playoff.
This tournament marks the first assignment for the new head coach.
Sandesh Jhingan sustained a cheekbone fracture during CAFA Nations Cup.
The injury occurred at Hisor Central Stadium in Tajikistan.
Jhingan is receiving medical care in Goa.
AIFF and FC Goa are supporting Jhingan's recovery.
India qualified for the third-place playoff.
- Who
- Sandesh Jhingan and AIFF
- What
- Jhingan suffered a cheekbone fracture
- When
- During CAFA Nations Cup
- Where
- Hisor Central Stadium, Tajikistan
- Why
- While on national duty.
- Player
- Sandesh Jhingan
- Injury
- Cheekbone fracture
- Tournament
- CAFA Nations Cup 2025
- Location of Injury
- Hisor Central Stadium, Tajikistan
- Current Care
- Expert medical care in Goa
- Team Standing
- Finished second in Group B, qualified for third-place playoff
Sources
CAFA Nations: India stay alive with hard-fought draw
CAFA Nations Cup 2025: India Clinch One Point Against Afghanistan After Goalless Draw, Remain In Contention For Third-Place Match
CAFA Cup football: Toothless India fails to pose any threat in goalless draw against Afghanistan
Clueless India Await CAFA Nations Cup Fate After Afghanistan Stalemate
CAFA Nations Cup 2025: India Through To Play Offs Despite 0-0 Draw Vs Afghanistan
CAFA Nations Cup: How India qualified for the playoffs and who they will face next
Sandesh Jhingan Suffers From Cheekbone Fracture, Ruled Out Of CAFA Nations Cup: AIFF
National football team defender Sandesh Jhingan undergoes surgery for cheekbone fracture
Jhingan undergoes surgery for cheekbone fracture
CAFA Nations Cup: India held goaless by Afghanistan
