Igor Stimac

India have won just one match, against Thailand, since May 2019 even though they did manage to push fancied opponents such as Qatar and Oman

The inclusion of OCI and PIO (Players of Indian Origin) has been a topic of debate in Indian football ever since Stephen Constantine spoke about the need for India to go down that route.

India were found wanting in mid-field control in the first half of the friendly match against Oman on Thursday

United Arab Emirates (UAE) are ranked eighth in Asia and 74th overall while India are at 104th. UAE had won three matches out of the four played between the two sides in the last decade

Check match and telecast details of the Indian national football team's international friendly match against the United Arab Emirates

Despite conceding a first-half own goal, India went toe-to-toe with Oman and grabbed the equaliser through Manvir Singh header from Bipin Thounajam cross

India take on Oman in FIFA football friendly match. Here's everything you need to know about the match, live streaming, TV telecast, squads, etc.

India were leading 1-0 through a 24th minute strike from Sunil Chhetri against Oman in Guwahati in September 2019, but the Gulf country scored two late goals to emerge winners.

India head coach Igor Stimac has said that the youngsters will be given ample chances to prove themselves and they should play free and fearless football

The Indian team is currently training in Dubai ahead of the FIFA friendlies against Oman and UAE.