SAFF Championship 2023 Final: India beat Kuwait 5-4 on penalties to win record 9th title

SAFF Championship Final: India beat Kuwait 5-4 in penalty shootout to win SAFF Championships title for ninth time. Lallianzuala Chhangte was the scorer for India in the regulation time

India defeated Kuwait in the final of SAFF Championship 2023 to lift the trophy. The game went to shootout after a 1-1 scoreline in the allotted 120 minutes Sunil chhetri

India beat Kuwait on penalties in the final to become the SAFF Champions 2023! Defeating two Arab sides in a row! Indian Football has truly arrived

Indian Men’s Football team moves up to 100th rank in the FIFA latest world rankings

The saviour of India. The Wall of India-GURPREET

Mahesh Naorem scores, and Gurpreet saves Hajiah’s penalty

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India players gave a round of applause to runners-up Kuwait, while the crowd also cheered up the Kuwait team for giving a tough match.

The Blue Tigers defeated Kuwait on penalties shootout to defend their title of being the best in South Asia. India wins it for the 9th time!

26,000 people singing Vande Mataram here at Kanteerava. I legit have goosebumps

Indian Men’s Football team moves up to 100th rank in the FIFA latest world rankings

A huge victory for Indian football as we are the 9 time champions of the SAFF.

Head coach Igor Stimac is thrown in the air by the squad

India’s home record – 12 games, 10 wins, 2 draws. 23 goals scored. 2 goals conceded

Best Goalkeeper of the SAFF C’ship 2023 – Anisur Rahman Zico (Bangladesh)

SAFF C’ship 2023 Golden Boot winner – Sunil Chhetri (India)

SAFF C’ship 2023 Most Valuable Player – Sunil Chhetri (India)

Sunil Chhetri The Man, The Myth, The Legend, The GOAT

Sunil Chhetri is lifted on the shoulders to celebrate with the fans

GREAT ACHIVEMENT BY INDIAN FOOTBALL TEAM

3 trophies in last three months

Sunil Chhetri inching closer to 100 goals

India winning the SAFF CHAMPIONSHIP 2023 for the 9th time

FIFA Rankings already in top 100

FAQS

Q: What is the SAFF Championship? A: The SAFF Championship, also known as the South Asian Football Federation Championship, is a football tournament for national teams from South Asia. It is organized by the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) and takes place every two years.

Q: How many teams participate in the SAFF Championship? A: The SAFF Championship typically features eight teams from South Asian countries. These countries include Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan.

Q: When and where is the SAFF Championship held? A: The SAFF Championship is held every two years, but the exact dates and host country can vary. The tournament is usually held in one of the participating countries in South Asia.

Q: Who has won the most SAFF Championships? A: India has been the most successful team in the SAFF Championship, winning the tournament seven times. Other successful teams include the Maldives and Sri Lanka, each winning the championship once.

Q: How is the SAFF Championship structured? A: The SAFF Championship follows a tournament format with two stages: the group stage and the knockout stage. In the group stage, the teams are divided into two groups, and they play against each other in a round-robin format. The top teams from each group advance to the knockout stage, which includes semi-finals and a final match to determine the champion.

Q: Who is the current champion of the SAFF Championship? A: the most recent SAFF Championship was held in 2018, and the Maldives emerged as the champions by defeating India in the final.

Q: Has the SAFF Championship been affected by COVID-19? A: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the SAFF Championship scheduled to be held in 2020 was postponed. The impact of the pandemic on future editions of the tournament will depend on the prevailing circumstances and decisions made by the South Asian Football Federation.