'India ready to kick some serious football': Twitter reacts to SAFF Championship 2023 Draw

India are in Group A alongside Kuwait, Nepal and Pakistan.

The draw for the 2023 SAFF Championship to be held in India from June 21 was hosted today and social media was abuzz with fans reacting to the draw. India were placed in Group A with teams Kuwait, Pakistan, and Nepal. The event has generated excitement and enthusiasm among football fans across South Asia,. The draw has also elicited mixed reactions from fans on social media platforms like Twitter.

Hosts, defending champions, and eight-time title winners India were placed in Pot 1 with non-SAFF team Lebanon before the draw. A brief event, the draw began with a speech by AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, in which he outlined the goals of the SAFF Championship, the AIFF's contribution, and the aspirations of the Blue Tigers. Following that, SAFF General Secretary Anwarul Haq took to the stage and talked about the importance of values ​​like fair play and determination in a beautiful game.

Fans, as usual, took to Twitter to express their thoughts and opinions on the draw. Some seemed optimistic about India's chances of winning the tournament, believing that India have the potential to come out on top in Group A, One tweet read:

Another fan seemed excited about the SAFF Championship being held in Bengaluru!

The draw also stirred up emotions surrounding the rivalry between India and Pakistan. Fans from both countries took to Twitter to express their excitement for the highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash. Some fans tweeted:

Meanwhile, this will be Kuwait and Lebanon's first appearance in the tournament, and they too received some attention as well! Some fans expressed their excitement about the teams, with one tweet reading:

The SAFF Championship is a regional football tournament for South Asian countries. India are the most successful team in the tournament's history, having won the title eight times. Overall, the draw for the SAFF Championship 2023 sparked a lot of debate and discussion among football fans on Twitter, with many expressing their hopes and expectations for the tournament.

Here are some of the other reactions from fans on Twitter: