Kolkata, Sept. 4 -- India and Afghanistan have a strong rivalry on the footballing field that dates back to more than 70 years.
The Blue Tigers and the Lions of Khorasan are among the five nations to have won the SAFF Championship and have dominated the region in recent history.
However, the two teams are set to cross swords in the CAFA Nations Cup for the first time ever when they meet at the Hisor Central Stadium in Hisor, Tajikistan in the final match of the group stage.
India seek second win in CAFA Nations Cup as they face Afghanistan The two sides have enjoyed great battles over the years with India holding the upper hand with 13 wins in 22 encounters between the two teams.
India's last win over Afghanistan came in 2022 at the Viv...