The Blue Tigers will regroup in Bhubaneshwar after a victorious run in the Hero Tri-Nation tournament.
The Indian national football team will begin their preparation for the Hero Intercontinental Cup with a camp in Bhubaneshwar around May 15th. Up to 40 players will be called up to the national team camp. Igor Stimac’s men were last in action during the Hero Tri-Nation Tournament, in which they beat Kyrgyz Republic 2-0 in the final to lift the trophy.
Goals from Sunil Chhetri and Sandesh Jhingan propelled the Blue Tigers to victory in the decider. Earlier in the same competition, they got the better of Myanmar by 1-0 through Anirudh Thapa’s winner.
About the Intercontinental Cup
Started in 2018, the Hero Intercontinental Cup is a tournament launched by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Two editions have been held to date. India won the inaugural edition, defeating Kenya, New Zealand and Chinese Taipei.
