Where and how to watch India U23 vs Bahrain U23 in AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers?

India U23 will begin their campaign in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers against Bahrain.

The Indian U23 side is geared up to challenge for a spot in the AFC U23 Asian Cup. The Blue Colts have never been able to qualify for the tournament. This is an opportunity of a lifetime for an Indian team that has a plethora of talent to create history.

Naushad Moosa’s boys have trained hard in recent times and stayed together as a closely knit group. A training camp lasting for around a month, followed by two quality friendlies against Iraq, has prepared the bunch for a tough qualifying campaign.

Key players unavailable

Naushad Moosa, the coach, has encountered several issues leading up to the qualifiers. The most pressing issue that has plagued the chances of the Indian team is the unavailability of some key players. The Indian Super League champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant have not released their players due to a tiff with the federation and upcoming AFC Champions League 2 fixtures. The likes of Suhail Ahmad Bhat and Tekcham Abhishek Singh would have walked straight into this squad had they been available.

India are placed in a tricky group with teams like Qatar and Bahrain. It would be an arduous task for Naushad Moosa to guide his team to victory against physically sturdy West Asian sides. However, he will bank on the talent of the players who are available and have the experience of playing in the Indian Super League. He has several players who are regular starters for their respective clubs, and their experience in the top division would come in handy.

After a hardcore training camp, now is the time for the Blue Colts to deliver. It will be an unprecedented event in Indian Football if the U23 side manages to qualify for the AFC U23 Asian Cup for the first time. The doom and gloom that surrounds the Indian Football landscape at the moment will dissipate instantly.

Where and how to watch India U23 vs Bahrain U23 live?

The Indian fans would desperately want to back their boys in a campaign that would test their resolve. The fans can tune into the action live on Alkass 4 and Shoof mobile App.