Five seniors shortlisted for India's Asian Games football squad

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National Coach Wim Koevermans has shortlisted five Senior Players for India’s campaign in Football for the Incehon Asian Games. The Games in Incheon are scheduled from September 19 to October 4, 2014.

The five senior Players – Sunil Chhetri, Francis Fernandes, Robin Singh, Balwant Singh and Victorino Fernandes would be a part of a Preparatory Camp from where the final squad would be selected later.

However, as per the rules of the Asian Games, only three among the five Senior Players would be part of India’s squad for the Mega Event with the rest of the squad all comprising of U-23 Players.

Mr. Scott O’Donell, the Technical Director, AIFF Academies, also the Director, Coach Education would be assisting Koevermans as the Assistant Coach for the Asian Games.