The All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on Thursday that the Indian football team will play its final AFC Asia Cup Group C qualifier match against Singapore on October 14.
Sports News: The path for the Indian football team to the AFC Asian Cup 2027 is set to become even more intriguing. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has confirmed that the decisive Group C qualifier match between India and Singapore will be played on October 14 at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda in Goa. This match is not only significant for Indian football but also presents an exciting opportunity for home fans.
First Leg in Singapore
The first match of this two-leg tie will be played on October 9 at the National Stadium in Singapore. In the current standings, Singapore has secured the top spot in Group C with one win and one draw, while India is at the bottom with one draw and one loss so far. Therefore, this match could prove to be a do-or-die situation for India.
Goa's Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is considered a historic venue for Indian football. The last international match played here was in 2017. Interestingly, this very stadium witnessed India's memorable 1-0 victory over Singapore in the 2004 World Cup qualifiers. This time too, home crowds are hoping that history will repeat itself.
The AFC Asian Cup 2027 will be held in Saudi Arabia, and only the winner from each group will directly qualify for the tournament. In addition to this qualifier, India has upcoming matches against Bangladesh and Hong Kong. Hence, a victory against Singapore could inject new energy into the Team India's campaign.
