Football News: India to face Tajikistan in opening Intercontinental Cup clash

After failing to place the boots forward in the 2019 Kings Cup, where Blue Tigers lost to Curacao 3-1 in the semi-finals, the hosts India are set to face Tajikistan in the opening Intercontinental Cup clash. India, Tajikistan, Syria and North Korea are taking part in the competition. Each side will play three matches and the winner and proxime accessit will play the final at TransStadia Arena in Ahmedabad. At the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, India missed a glorious chance to qualify for the round of 16 under Stephen Constantine after doing well against Thailand in their Asian Cup opener. However, under the leadership of the former West Ham player Igor Stimac, the Indian fans must be hoping to do well for starting a new chapter.