Football News : India to face Bangladesh in SAFF Championship opener

India will begin their campaign against Bangladesh on October 4, 2021 at the National Football Stadium in Male. India's head coach Igor Stimac maintained at the official pre-match press conference that “the first game is always the most difficult game”. Bangladesh have got off to a positive start in the SAFF Championship 2021 after they edged Sri Lanka 1-0 in the tournament opener. In their previous encounter with the Blue Tigers, they were defeated 2-0 courtesy of a brace from Sunil Chhetri. So this time they will have a point to prove against Igor Stimac's men. India need to start in the SAFF Championship 2021 on a winning note as it will give 7-time champions a positive start in the competition.