India begin Khalid Jamil era with a 2-1 victory against Tajikistan in Group B of CAFA Nations Cup 2025 at the Hisor Central Stadium in Hisor, Tajikistan, on Friday.
Anwar Ali (5’) gave Blue Tigers the lead while Sandesh Jhingan (13’) doubled the lead for India, Shahrom Samiev (23’) pulled one back for the hosts.
In 71′, Tajikistan was awarded a penalty but Gurpreet Singh Sandhu saved and ensured India’s first competitive victory since November 2023.
India Starting XI:
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Rahul Bheke, Anwar Ali, Sandesh Jhingan, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Vikram Partap Singh, Irfan Yadwad, Muhammed Uvais Moyikkal, Jeakson Singh Thounaojam, Ashique Kuruniyan,
Picture Courtesy: AIFF Media
