India vs Myanmar

Manipur's long wait to host an international game ends on Wednesday as India start their tri-nation friendly tournament campaign against Myanmar.

Follow us on [also read] [Football](https://www.firstpost.com/category/football) [Pele's widow to inherit 30 percent of his assets: Lawyer](https://www.firstpost.com/sports/football-news/peles-widow-to-inherit-30-percent-of-his-assets-lawyer-12259362.html) Myanmar are 159th in the FIFA rankings and should not pose a lot of danger to India (106). This could also be the first and last opportunity for the people in Manipur to watch Chhetri in national colours. “These games should serve the purpose of the national team but we shouldn’t be irresponsible to overburden these players and send them back to clubs with injuries.” They could see me play for India in our home town, that’s something special,” Manipur’s Suresh Wangjam told the All India Football Federation (AIFF) website. However, given that eight of 23 players called up by Stimac for the upcoming assignment were part of the ISL final on 18 March, it’s quite expected that India would not go in with their strongest starting XI against Myanmar. However, the other thing common for these superstars is that they never played a game for India in their own backyard. Bengaluru FC’s 38-year-old forward played the final but an injury to teammate and ISL Emerging Player Award winner Sivasakthi Narayanan means the veteran could lead India’s attacking line. Despite being the most prominent supply line for national teams in India, Manipur has so far not hosted any international game. [Latest News](https://www.firstpost.com/), [Trending News](https://www.firstpost.com/author/trendingdesk), [Cricket News](https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/), [Bollywood News](https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bollywood), [India News](https://www.firstpost.com/category/india) and [Entertainment News](https://www.firstpost.com/category/entertainment) here. [Football](https://www.firstpost.com/category/football) [SAFF U-17 Women's Championship: India score big win against Nepal in opener](https://www.firstpost.com/sports/football-news/saff-u-17-womens-championship-india-vs-nepal-score-result-12323232.html) As a state, Manipur had the biggest contingent in the latest seasons of the Indian Super League (ISL), I-League and Indian Women’s League (IWL).

There is a heightened level of excitement among the football fans here in the Manipur capital as the senior men's Indian football team arrived to play the ...

This state has given so many important players to the country. The tournament will have three matches in a league format where India will be meeting neighbouring Myanmar in the opener and later take on a strong Kyrgyzstan in the last match on March 28. This madness is reflected in the fact that the tickets in the venue – Khuman Lampak Stadium – are almost exhausted.

India Football Team will take on Myanmar in the opener of the tri-nation cup. This friendly encounter will be India's first International game in 2023.

While thousands of fans will be present at the Khuman Lampak Stadium this evening, as fans who would be wanting the catch the action from a distance of miles, you can catch the match live through television broadcast and streaming service. [ India](https://www.republicworld.com/sports-news/football-news/must-bring-curtain-down-on-issues-concerning-all-india-football-federation-sc-articleshow.html) will take on Myanmar and Kyrgyz Republic in a six-day international friendly tournament, and for that, today [Team India](https://www.republicworld.com/sports-news/football-news/is-this-how-you-want-indian-football-to-be-depicted-globally-kerala-blasters-slammed-articleshow.html) and Myanmar will be carrying out the kick-off duties. However, could not take the opposition lightly as they haven't won a match in over a year and a slight complacency could bring embarrassment to the fore. The India vs Myanmar Tri-Nation International match will be live telecasted on the Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD TV channels in India. Thus, with the tri-nation series featuring India set to start today, there is a huge buzz among Indian football team enthusiasts. This friendly encounter will be India's first international game in 2023.

Sunil Chettri-led India national football team will face Myanmar in Imphal in the first match of the tri-nation football tournament, also featuring ...

But, as far as international tournaments are concerned, it's a first for the football-crazy state. Fresh from guiding Bengaluru FC to the final of the Indian Super League, Sunil Chhetri will be back to spearhead the Indian challenge against a side that has lost nine out of their last 11 games. It has been a long time coming but better late than never, the Manipuris must be muttering as the state, one of Indian football’s biggest supply lines, finally gets to host an international tournament in Imphal from Wednesday (March 22).

India vs Myanmar LIVE Football Score: India will be looking for a win against Myanmar in the first-ever international match in Manipur.

India have a mix of experience and youth in their side. Myanmar are ranked in 159th place in the FIFA rankings and have played 24 matches against India. Anirudh Thapa gives India a 1-0 lead at half-time with a fine goal! Preview: The India men’s football team will take on Myanmar on Wednesday, as a tri-nation tournament also involving Kyrgyzstan, gets underway at the Khuman Lampak Stadium in Manipur. Harry & Meghan: Why King Charles III's coronation is a waste of money](https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/explained-harry-meghan-why-king-charles-coronation-is-a-waste-of-money-12261792.html) While they drew 1-1 against Singapore, the Blue Tigers suffered a 3-0 defeat to Vietnam in their second match. Irrespective of the number of goals scored, India would still be happy with a win in their first international match in Manipur. India have beat Myanmar 1-0, with the solitary goal coming from Anirudh Thapa towards the end of the first half. This match be the first-ever international football match that Manipur hosts, and the Blue Tigers will hope to make this a memorable occassion. India go into half-time with a one goal advantage. Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the international football match between hosts India and Myanmar, as a tri-nation tournament also involving Kyrgyzstan gets underway at the Khuman Lampak Stadium in Manipur. India next play Kyrgyzstan on 28 March, and we will be back with LIVE coverage of that game.