The friendly is expected to prepare India for the second matches of the AFC Asian Cup 2019 qualifiers. The friendly is expected to prepare India for the second matches of the AFC Asian Cup 2019 qualifiers. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) approached Nepal to fix up the friendly, according to the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) official website. The friendly is expected to prepare both the teams for the qualifiers of the AFC Asian Cup 2019. The news comes a day after the Indian football team cancelled their friendly match against Lebanon on May 7.

Source: Indian Express May 17, 2017 07:41 UTC