AIFF urges clubs to release players for India camp ahead of CAFA Nations Cup
The Indian team, being headed by newly appointed coach Khalid Jamil, began camp on Friday in Bengaluru. It will go on till August 25.
'The AIFF appreciates cooperation of Jamshedpur FC for releasing Khalid Jamil despite an ongoing tournament - a gesture of national interest.
'The AlFF urges all clubs to release national team players for this crucial assignment, which also prepares the squad for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers against Singapore,' the Body said in a statement.
Amongst the players yet to join the camp, seven are from Indian Super League champion Mohun Bagan Super Giant, while three are from East Bengal, who are both currently competing in the Durand Cup.
Players still yet to join India camp for CAFA Nations Cup preparation Mohun Bagan
Anirudh Thapa, Deepak Tangri, Lalengmawia, Liston Colaco, Manvir Singh, Sahal Abdul Samad, Vishal Kaith East Bengal
Anwar Ali, Jeakson Singh, Mahesh Singh Naorem Jamshedpur FC
Manvir Singh, Albino Gomes NorthEast United FC
Jithin MS
U-23 players also urged to join
The India Under-23 men's national team is also camping in Bengaluru, preparing for the AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers that will take place from September 3 to 9 in Qatar.
'The AIFF requests cooperation from all stakeholders to ensure full player participation but the following 10 players have not yet reported to the U-23 Men's National Team camp,' AIFF added in its statement.
Players still yet to join India camp for CAFA Nations Cup preparation Jamshedpur FC
Mohammed Sanan K, Nikhil Barla Mohun Bagan
Dippendu Biswas, Suhail Ahmad Bhat, Priyansh Dubey, Tekcham Abhishek Singh NorthEast United
Macarton Louis Nickson, Parthib Sundar Gogoi, Huidrom Thoi Singh, Dipesh Chauhan
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