AIFF Under Fresh Fire: Squad Confusion, Financial Woes And Mounting Questions Over Indian Football

The AIFF's recent decisions have raised plenty of questions. (X/AI generated)

India’s preparations for their friendlies against New Zealand have exposed fresh cracks in the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) planning. Head coach Khalid Jamil’s 23-player squad, announced on Friday, pulls three players out of the SAFF Championship mid-tournament in Dhaka. Meanwhile, three more players are returning to Mumbai City.

The squad to face New Zealand includes three players who are already part of Naushad Moosa's SAFF Championship roster (Bijoy Varghese, Muhammad Suhail and Liston Colaco). The trio are set to be released and will join the team travelling to New Zealand. India defeat Pakistan 3-2 in their SAFF opener, and will face Maldives on November 11. Also, Ronney Kharbudon is out due to injury.

Hmingthanmawia Ralte, Farukh Choudhary and Noufal PN will return to their club, Mumbai City FC. According to sources close to the development, the club agreed to release them only for the Pakistan game, and they would return once the international break commences.

Lately, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has been receiving plenty of criticism for its decisions regarding the national team. This year, the federation withdrew the men's national team from the FIFA ASEAN…

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