NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday mentioned India, North Korea, Syria and Tajikistan will compete in the second one Intercontinental Cup, however the announcement got here hours after the central Asian country's FA tweeted about the similar.
"All India Football Federation confirms the participation of Syria, DPR Korea, and Tajikistan as the participating teams of the second edition of the Hero Intercontinental Cup from July 7-17, 2019," the AIFF mentioned in a unlock.
However, many hours ahead of the AIFF announcement, Tajikistan Football tweeted, "Tajik national crew to play in opposition to Syria, North Korea and India at the Intercontinental Cup 2019.
"The rivals of the national crew of Tajikistan had been known at the international match 'Intercontinental Cup 2019', which shall be held from 7 to 18 July in India."
Tajikistan Football's tweet induced the AIFF to make the match main points public.
The Blue Tigers come into the contest as defending champions, having received the inaugural version in June last 12 months after defeating Kenya within the ultimate, courtesy a brace from Sunil Chhetri.
New Zealand, and Chinese Taipei had been the opposite two teams within the fray.
AIFF normal secretary Kushal Das discussed that the imminent Intercontinental Cup shall be an "acid take a look at" for the Blue Tigers ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, which kick off in September.
"The AIFF and their partners FSDL have finalised an annual calendar for the boys's national crew. In June, the national crew is scheduled to participate within the King's Cup in Thailand the place we play Curaçao in our first fit, after which either Vietnam or Thailand.
"These matches will hold us in good stead for the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers starting in September 2019," he mentioned.
"I need to thank the respective football federations of Syria, Tajikistan, and DPR Korea for agreeing to come over for the four-nation event," Das added.
All the four teams shall be enjoying each and every other in a round robin phase, with the highest two qualifying for the overall.
The venue for the match shall be determined shortly.
"All India Football Federation confirms the participation of Syria, DPR Korea, and Tajikistan as the participating teams of the second edition of the Hero Intercontinental Cup from July 7-17, 2019," the AIFF mentioned in a unlock.
However, many hours ahead of the AIFF announcement, Tajikistan Football tweeted, "Tajik national crew to play in opposition to Syria, North Korea and India at the Intercontinental Cup 2019.
"The rivals of the national crew of Tajikistan had been known at the international match 'Intercontinental Cup 2019', which shall be held from 7 to 18 July in India."
Tajikistan Football's tweet induced the AIFF to make the match main points public.
The Blue Tigers come into the contest as defending champions, having received the inaugural version in June last 12 months after defeating Kenya within the ultimate, courtesy a brace from Sunil Chhetri.
New Zealand, and Chinese Taipei had been the opposite two teams within the fray.
AIFF normal secretary Kushal Das discussed that the imminent Intercontinental Cup shall be an "acid take a look at" for the Blue Tigers ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, which kick off in September.
"The AIFF and their partners FSDL have finalised an annual calendar for the boys's national crew. In June, the national crew is scheduled to participate within the King's Cup in Thailand the place we play Curaçao in our first fit, after which either Vietnam or Thailand.
"These matches will hold us in good stead for the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers starting in September 2019," he mentioned.
"I need to thank the respective football federations of Syria, Tajikistan, and DPR Korea for agreeing to come over for the four-nation event," Das added.
All the four teams shall be enjoying each and every other in a round robin phase, with the highest two qualifying for the overall.
The venue for the match shall be determined shortly.
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