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Indian Football Team To Receive Whopping Bonus If They Defeat Hong Kong: Reports
The Indian football team is set to lock horns with Hong Kong on in an AFC qualifier match. The Blue Tigers are looking to qualify for their third AFC Asian Cup tournament in a row.
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The Indian football team is set to lock horns with Hong Kong on in an AFC qualifier match. The Blue Tigers are looking to qualify for their third AFC Asian Cup tournament in a row.
Manolo Marquez’s Indian side, who are coming fresh off a 2-0 defeat to Thailand in a friendly encounter last week, will face a Hong Kong team guided by Ashley Westwood. The Englishman, who has been an insider in the Indian football league set up, is aware of the strengths and weaknesses of the Blue Tigers having posted a win and a draw against them while managing Afghanistan in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers.
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Both nations drew their opening group ties in the Round Three of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers. The upcoming fixture at the Kai Tak Stadium in Kowloon, Hong Kong, is therefore crucial for both the sides.
Also Read: Hong Kong Vs India Asian Cup Qualifiers: The Ashley Westwood-Factor, What To Expect, H-T-H Record
Bonus for Team India
Ahead of the Hong Kong vs India match, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced prize money for the team to motivate the players. According to reports, the AIFF Executive Committee has approved a cash bonus of around Rs 43 lakh for the Indian football team if they defeat Hong Kong in the upcoming Asian Cup qualifier.
The upcoming fixture will be the sixteenth clash between India and Hong Kong. India has emerged victorious on eight occasions while Hong Kong have won four and the remaining four games have ended in a draw.
Total matches played: 16
India wins: 8
Draws: 4
Hong Kong wins: 4
AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers: India football squad vs Hong Kong
Indian football team: Vishal Kaith, Gurmeet Singh Chahal, Amrinder Singh, Naorem Roshan Singh, Rahul Bheke, Konsham Chinglensana Singh, Anwar Ali, Thangjam Boris Singh, Sandesh Jhingan, Asish Rai, Tekcham Abhishek Singh, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Ayush Dev Chhetri, Udanta Singh Kumam, Lalengmawia Ralte, Liston Colaco, Ashique Kuruniyan, Brandon Fernandes, Nikhil Prabhu, Sunil Chhetri, Edmund Lalrindika, Manvir Singh, Suhail Ahmad Bhat, Lallianzuala Chhangte
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