Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac, who recently got a contract extension, admitted that their job is far from over, but are on the course to achieving it. The team kept their hopes alive for qualification to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup by finishing third in the group stages of the 2022 WCQ.

Indian forward Manvir Singh feels that modern-day football is not about sticking to one position, just as he shuffles between the left-wing and right-wing positions. The ATK-Mohun Bagan FC footballer is now a regular member of the Indian playing XI, having made his international debut back in 2017.

India suffered a 0-1 loss to Asian champions Qatar in their WCQ last Thursday, with the Blue Tigers playing with 10-men for most parts of the game. It was an inspiring result for India and midfielder Brandon Fernandes feels that they need to sustain the momentum gained going into the next match.