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Asian Cup Rival Watch: Bahrain line-up three friendlies in December

The Indian national team is set to play Oman on the 27th of this month as part of their preparations for the AFC Asian Cup 2019. The Blue Tigers are grouped alongside hosts UAE, Bahrain and Thailand.

Bahrain, ranked 113 in the world, are set to face three opponents before their first Group A game against UAE on January 5th, 2019.

They will come up against  Tajikistan (rank: 118) on December 20, against Lebanon (rank: 121) on December 27 and also face DPR Korea (rank: 109) two days later.

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While India will kick-start their final camp only from December 17th, Bahrain will convene on the 10th for their final round of preparations.

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