The Indian national football team will be gearing for a crucial 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Afghanistan, in Dushanbe's Central Republican Stadium, on November 14.
It will be testing fixture for Igor Stimac's side due to the astroturf and sub-zero temperature, with Afghanistan aiming to register a victory.
"The climatic condition in Dushanbe is very different from what we have experienced in India at this time. It's very cold and mercury level drops to closer to sub-zero," Igor Stimac told PTI in an interview.
The Blue Tigers are fourth in Group E after just two points due to consecutive draws against Qatar and Bangladesh. They lost to Oman in their opener.
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Stimac also feels that a win against their upcoming opponents will help India build momentum. "We have improved a lot since our first game (against Oman). We can show what we are capable of without our key players sometimes (defender Sandesh Jhingan and midfielder Rowlin Borges). The result against Afghanistan in Dushanbe will have a major impact on the entire team. A win will boost our confidence by manifold before we head to Muscat," said Stimac.
When is the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier match between Afghanistan Vs India?
The 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Afghanistan Vs India will be on November 14, 7:30 PM IST, in the Central Republican Stadium.
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