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The SAFF Championship will kick off on October 1 with hosts Maldives locking horns with Nepal at the National Football Stadium, in Male. All the participating teams have already reached the capital city and are currently undergoing a three-day quarantine.
Record winners India will take the field on October 4, when they will play against neighbours Bangladesh. Before the competition kicks off, let us have a look at the key players of each team.
INDIA
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Key Player: Sunil Chhetri (Bengaluru FC/India)
The India skipper will once again be in focus to lead the charge from the front.