Indian Football Team would be taking on a strong Oman side in an International Friendly at the Sultan Qaboos Stadium, in Muscut on Thursday.
Playing a big team like Oman will further improve the confidence of young breed of players, according to India's football coach Savio Madeira.
The Indian National Football Team arrived in Muscat for an International Friendly against Oman which is slated to be played on February 23.
India's football coach Savio Madeira is confident a fortnight spent in Dubai will be a perfect platform for his team to deliver in the AFC Challenge Cup.
Reisangmei Vashum was just eight-years-old when he was drawn towards football. But even at that tender age he dared to dream big.
The All India Football Federation felicitated former India captains Mahesh Gawli and Climax Lawrence at a glittering function in New Delhi.
Indian captain Climax Lawrence, who led the team to the SAFF Cup 2011 title in December, retired from international football on Tuesday.
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