Mahboob hanifi

CAFA Nations Cup: India played out a stalemate against Afghanistan in their last Group B match in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025, at the Hisor Central Stadium in Hisor, Tajikistan, on Thursday. Anwar Ali was named the Player of the Match.

The Blue Tigers finish Group B with four points from three games, and now await the result of the match between IR Iran and Tajikistan to know their fate in the tournament. Already ruled out of finishing top of the group, India could finish second, which will ensure their progression to the third-place match on September 8, if Tajikistan do not win against Iran.

Afghanistan started the game on the front foot, though India created more clear-cut chances in the opening exchanges on the counter. A little after the quarter-hour mark, Ashique Kuruniyan managed to break through behind on the left and cut it back for Irfan Yadwad, who missed his shot.