India, after a dominant victory over Mongolia in their opening AFC U-20 Asian Cup 2025 qualifier, now faces a daunting challenge against Iran. While India is looking to refine their performance, Iran, a quarterfinalist in the last edition, comes into the match with a resounding win over Laos. Both teams have expressed respect for each other’s abilities, setting the stage for an exciting encounter.
Results for: Manglenthang Kipgen
India’s under-20 football team kicked off their AFC Under 20 Asian Cup qualifiers campaign with a convincing 4-1 victory against Mongolia in Vientiane, Laos. Manglenthang Kipgen’s brace and goals from Kelvin Singh and Korou Singh Thingujam secured the win for India, who now face Iran in their next match.