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India to hold national camp in March; Likely to play two friendlies in preparation for the World Cup qualifiers

The national camp of the Indian football team will be held in UAE (United Arab Emirates) in March, Goal can confirm. The Blue Tigers are also expected to play two friendlies during the camp in UAE.

The Indian Super League (ISL) final is scheduled for March 13, so the players will fly out to UAE immediately after the season finale.

The camp and friendlies will be crucial for India coach Igor Stimac to assess his squad ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in June. It is learnt that Oman and UAE are India's likely opponents for the two friendlies which are expected to be scheduled for the last week of March.