MUMBAI: The Indian men’s football team is scheduled to play a friendly match against defending champions of the A-League in Australia, Sydney FC on 28 August.
While India are involved in a pre-season training camp in the country to prepare for the SAFF Suzuki Cup, they will also play the likes of APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC and Rydalmere Lions FC respectively.
“Sydney FC are the current A-League Premiers Champion and the best-performing club over the last 3 years. It will be a huge test for us and we are ready for that,” Head Coach of the team, Stephen Constantine said.
“We are scheduled to play against APIA Leichhardt today (August 25) and they have been on a decent run recently. They beat Melbourne Victory in a cup match earlier this week and we’re getting ready for a taxing game.”
“Our last game is against another NPL team Rydalmere Lions FC who have also made the right noises last season. Both of the teams would feature a mix of U-20 and Senior Team boys.” he signed off.
India’s fixtures for friendly matches in Sydney are as follows:
August 25: India v APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC (IST 8pm).
August 28: India v Sydney FC (IST 3.30pm).
August 31: India v Rydalmere Lions FC (9.30pm).
