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India Recalls Veteran Striker Sunil Chhetri for Key Asian Cup Qualifier
6 Oct
Summary
- India recalls senior player Sunil Chhetri for away match against Singapore
- India currently at bottom of AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Group C
- Singapore leads the group with 4 points
As of October 6, 2025, the Indian national football team has recalled senior player Sunil Chhetri to their 23-member squad for the upcoming away match against Singapore in the final round of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Group C.
India will be traveling to Singapore to face them at the National Stadium on October 9, with the match kicking off at 5 PM IST. The team has been training in Bengaluru since September 20 to prepare for this crucial double-header. They will depart for Singapore on the morning of October 6 and arrive at their destination in the evening.
Currently, India stands at the bottom of Group C, having earned only one point from two matches. In contrast, Singapore is at the top of the group with four points. The team that finishes at the top of the group will secure a direct entry into the AFC Asian Cup 2027, which will be held in Saudi Arabia.
India's newly appointed head coach, Khalid Jamil, has stated that the team is focused on taking it one step at a time and is not looking too far ahead. The upcoming match against Singapore will be a crucial test for the Indian team as they aim to improve their position in the group and keep their hopes of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 alive.
