India vs Tajikistan Live: CAFA Nations Cup 2025 Score, Updates: Khalid Jamil makes his debut as the head coach of the Indian men’s football team, having recently been appointed as Manolo Marquez’s successor in the role by the All India Football Federation.
India vs Tajikistan, CAFA Nations Cup 2025 LIVE: The Indian men’s football team begins a new chapter on Friday as they face co-hosts Tajikistan in their opening game of the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup in Hisor, Tajikistan. The match, after all, marks the debut of Khalid Jamil as the Blue Tigers head coach, with Jamil having recently succeeded Manolo Marquez in the role.
Jamil, who had previously coached Indian Super League club Jamshedpur FC, had recently organised a national camp for the Indian team in Bengaluru in preparation for the CAFA Nations Cup earlier this month. The 48-year-old former midfielder will be hoping that his methods implemented in the national training camp bears fruit in the form of success in the CAFA Nations Cup, starting with a victory in their opening game on Friday.
India and Tajikistan Starting XIs
India: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK, C), Rahul Bheke, Anwar Ali, Sandesh Jhingan, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Vikram Partap Singh, Irfan Yadwad, Muhammed Uvais Moyikkal, Jeakson Singh Thounaojam, Ashique Kuruniyan
Tajikistan: Muhriddin Hasanov, Akhtam Nazarov, Zoir Dzhuraboev, Alijon Karomatullozoda, Manuchehr Safarov, Alisher Jalilov, Alisher Shukurov, Sheriddin Boboev, Shervoni Mabatshoev, Ehsoni Panshanbe, Shahrom Samiev
