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Oman defender Mohammed Al-Musalami, Oman head coach Erwin Koeman, India head coach Igor Štimac and India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu at the pre-match press conference ahead of the joint FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 qualifier. (Photo courtesy: AIFF Media)
Oman defender Mohammed Al-Musalami, Oman head coach Erwin Koeman, India head coach Igor Štimac and India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu at the pre-match press conference ahead of the joint FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 qualifier. Photo courtesy: AIFF Media

Anas comeback a boost for Blue Tigers ahead of Oman tie

India head coach Igor Štimac praised the ‘character’ of Anas Edathodika, who despite losing his mother, has opted to join …
Seiminlen Doungel's injury time goal secured the Indian national team a 1-1 draw against Afghanistan in a joint FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 qualifier at the Central Republican Stadium in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. (Photo courtesy: AIFF Media)
Seiminlen Doungel's injury time goal secured the Indian national team a 1-1 draw against Afghanistan in a joint FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 qualifier at the Central Republican Stadium in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Photo courtesy: AIFF Media

Super sub Seiminlen Doungel helps India earn point in Dushanbe

The Blue Tigers played out a 1-1 draw against Afghanistan in chilly conditions at the Central Republican Stadium in Dushanbe, …