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SAFF Championship 2021: Ali Ashfaq of Maldives, Sunil Chhetri of India - Who are the key players of each team?

Ali Ashfaq has more goals in SAFF Championships than both Sunil Chhetri and Bhaichung Bhutia...

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.

Sunil Chhetri Nepal India International Friendly 2021

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.