AFC Challenge Cup: Indian coach is happy with the current camp in Dubai

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Created on Monday, 20 February 2012 10:22

20 Feb 2012

India's football coach Savio Madeira is confident a fortnight spent in Dubai will be a perfect platform for his team to deliver in the AFC Challenge Cup when the competition is held in Nepal next month.

"We have a fine blend of seniors and youngsters in the squad and I hope this time spent here will benefit the entire team," Coach Madeira told.

"I have ensured we have a steady mix as this can be the stepping stone for the youngsters to prove themselves in the long run. And this camp will be an ideal opportunity to achieve this goal," he added.

The squad will be training every evening at The Sevens ground along the Dubai-Al Ain highway until February 21, when they leave for neighbouring Muscat for a friendly against Oman on February 23. They will return to Dubai on February 24 to play a second friendly against Azerbaijan at The Sevens at 5.30pm on February 27.

The team will proceed to Kathmandu, Nepal, for the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup, where the 2008 champions have been pitted in Group B with the Philippines, North Korea and 2006 champions Tajikstan.