The final of the 2023 SAFF Championship is set to be a humdinger, as defending champions India take on Kuwait in Bengaluru on Tuesday.
India have been in fine form throughout the tournament, and will be confident of winning their ninth title. They have already played Kuwait once in the group stage, and they will be looking to repeat that performance in the final.
Kuwait, however, are a strong side, and they will not be easy to beat even thou they are ranked lower than India in the FIFA rankings, and they have a number of talented players in their squad.
The match is sure to be a close affair, and it could go either way. However, India will be the slight favorites, and they will be hoping to lift the trophy in front of their home crowd.
Here are some of the key players to watch out for in the match
- Sunil Chhetri (India): The Indian captain is the leading scorer in the tournament with seven goals, and he will be looking to add to his tally in the final.
- Mubarak Al Faneni (Kuwait): The Kuwaiti striker has scored four goals in the tournament, and he will be a major threat to the Indian defense.
- Anwar Ali (India): The Indian defender has been a rock at the back for his team, and he will be looking to keep a clean sheet in the final.
- Mohammad Abdullah Daham (Kuwait): The Kuwaiti midfielder is a key player in their midfield, and he will be looking to control the game and create chances for his teammates.
The match is sure to be a thrilling contest, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top. The winner will be crowned the champion of South Asia.
The match will be played at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Tuesday, July 4 at 7:30 PM IST.
