India, Singapore clash in AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabi 2027 Qualifiers Final Round

The Indian senior men’s national team are currently bottom of Group C in the qualifiers, having earned just a point from their previous two matches

Hyderabad: India’s make-or-break week begins on Thursday, October 9, 2025, when they take on Singapore in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round Group C at the National Stadium, Singapore.

The match will kick off at 17:00 IST and will be streamed live on FanCode.

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The Indian senior men’s national team are currently bottom of Group C in the qualifiers, having earned just a point from two matches. However, all that could change if they achieve good results in the double header (home and away) against Singapore, who are currently sitting pretty at the top of the group with four points from as many games.

The Blue Tigers experienced a change of guard a little over a month ago, with Khalid Jamil taking over as the head coach. This change led to their first victory in a competitive match since November 2023, as they defeated hosts Tajikistan in the CAFA Nations Cup opener. Having eventually finished the prestigious regional tournament with a bronze medal, Jamil got the opportunity to work with the team ahead of the two crucial matches against Singapore.

“We are playing away first, so we definitely need a positive result to begin with,” he said at the pre-match press conference. “We played CAFA last month, and that really helped us shape the team at the end of the day. All the players are professionals, so they know how to prepare and take responsibility.”

While Jamil is looking to make up for the lost points, he remains cautious about Singapore and the threat they pose, especially as the hosts.
“We need to play according to what the situation demands of us. This is an away game, so we need to be careful. Singapore have a good coach and quality players, so there’s no question of taking them lightly,” said Jamil.

India forward Vikram Partap Singh feels that the Blue Tigers are positive about a good result, especially when there is ample motivation from the 55,000-seater National Stadium.