The Blue Tigers labelled the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Final Round Qualifiers draw as an “interesting” one, and echoed the need to believe in the abilities within the squad in India’s quest to qualify to the AFC Asian Cup twice in a row for the first time. India have been drawn in Group D with Hong Kong, Afghanistan, and Cambodia, and begin their campaign on June 8 at the VYBK Kolkata against Cambodia. The top teams from each of the six groups, and the five best second-placed teams will earn a ticket to the Asian Cup in China which is scheduled to be held next year. We need to believe in our abilities, and go out with 100 percent conviction to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup. Once we have that mindset and goal, there’s nothing that can stop us,” Gurpreet added. Current AIFF Player of the Year, and central defender Sandesh Jhingan expressed that there are “no easy games in modern day football.” “All playing nations have improved a lot, and hence, there are no easy games. A lot dep...